Inspection Detail

Inspection: 315298307 - Bostik, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office

Inspection Nr: 315298307

Report ID: 0134000

Date Opened: 03/14/2011

Site Address:
Bostik, Inc.
211 Boston Street
Middleton, MA 01949

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:2891

NAICS: 325520/Adhesive Manufacturing

Inspection Type: Unprog Rel

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 08/26/2011

Emphasis: N:Chemnep

Case Closed: 05/07/2013

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Inspection	315298281

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	18	3				21
Current Violations	15	3				18
Initial Penalty	$161,000	$280,000	$0	$0	$0	$441,000
Current Penalty	$91,000	$209,000	$0	$0	$0	$300,000
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Contest	Latest Event	Note
1.	01001	Serious	19100119 C01	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$0	$7,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement	Citation has been deleted.
2.	01002	Serious	19100119 C02	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$0	$7,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement	Citation has been deleted.
3.	01003A	Serious	19100119 D03 IH	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$0	$7,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement	Citation has been deleted.
4.	01003B	Serious	19100119 D03 II	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$0	$0	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement
5.	01004A	Serious	19100119 E03 I	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$6,500	$7,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement
6.	01004B	Serious	19100119 E03 II	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$0	$7,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement
7.	01006	Serious	19100119 E03 III	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$6,500	$7,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement
8.	01007	Serious	19100119 E05	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$6,500	$7,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement
9.	01008	Serious	19100119 F01	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$6,500	$7,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement
10.	01009A	Serious	19100119 F01 IC	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$6,500	$7,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement
11.	01009B	Serious	19100119 F01 IE	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$0	$7,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement
12.	01009C	Serious	19100119 F01 IIA	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$0	$7,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement
13.	01009D	Serious	19100119 F01 IIB	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$0	$7,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement
14.	01013	Serious	19100119 G02	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$0	$7,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement	Citation has been deleted.
15.	01014	Serious	19100119 H02 II	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$6,500	$7,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement
16.	01015	Serious	19100119 J02	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$6,500	$7,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement
17.	01016	Serious	19100119 J04 III	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$6,500	$7,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement
18.	01017	Serious	19100119 J05	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$6,500	$7,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement
19.	01018	Serious	19100119 L01	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$6,500	$7,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement
20.	01019	Serious	19100119 L04	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$6,500	$7,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement
21.	01020	Serious	19100119 L05	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$6,500	$7,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement
22.	01021A	Serious	19100119 M01	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$6,500	$7,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement
23.	01021B	Serious	19100119 M05	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$0	$7,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement
24.	01023	Serious	19100178 L03 IIF	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$6,500	$7,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement
25.	02001	Willful	19100119 D03 I	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$69,500	$70,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement
26.	02002A	Willful	19100119 E03 II	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$70,000	$70,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement
27.	02002B	Willful	19100119 E03 VI	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$0	$70,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement
28.	02004	Willful	19100178 M11	09/12/2011	04/19/2012	$69,500	$70,000	$0	09/30/2011	F - Formal Settlement

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200776342

Event: 03/13/2011

Four Employees Injured in Explosion

At approximately 7:45 p.m. on March 13, 2011, Employees #1, #2, #3, and #4 were working at an adhesive manufacturing facility. They were involved in the facilities Direct Solvation process, which involves the handling of flammable liquids above the threshold quantity, interconnectivity and colocation. While working, Employees #1, #2, #3, and #4 heard a loud hissing sound that was followed by an odor. Then an explosion occurred. Employees #1, #2, #3, and #4 were taken to a nearby medical facility, where they were hospitalized and treated for their injuries. Employees #1, #2, and #4 were treated for strains/sprains; one to their shoulder, one to their neck, and the other to their back. Employee #3 was treated for a concussion.

Keywords: HEAD, SHOULDER, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, EXPLOSIVE MIXING, BACK, EXPLOSION, NECK, CONCUSSION, SPRAIN

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315298307	Hospitalized injury	Strain/Sprain	Occupation not reported
2	315298307	Hospitalized injury	Strain/Sprain	Occupation not reported
3	315298307	Hospitalized injury	Concussion	Occupation not reported
4	315298307	Hospitalized injury	Strain/Sprain	Occupation not reported

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