PRESSURE TEST, then LEAK TEST piping BEFORE the introduction of the Hazardous Material!
At 8:30 p.m. on May 11, 2017, two employees had been welding a pipe assembly and installed it on a chlorine tank. Employee #1 opened a valve to transfer the liquid chlorine from a supply tank into the weigh tank. A flanged fitting was not tightened and both employees were sprayed with liquid chlorine. Both employees also inhaled some chlorine fumes. Both employees were transported to the hospital and Employee #1 stayed overnight for observation. Employee #2 was also transported to the hospital but released after examination.
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Violation Summary
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| Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Total | |
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,250 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
| FTA Amount | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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| # | ID | Type | Standard | Issuance | Abate | Curr$ | Init$ | LastEvent | |
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 19100134 L01 | 06/13/2017 | 07/31/2017 | $1,625 | $1,625 | I – Informal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100147 C07 I | 06/13/2017 | 08/18/2017 | $1,625 | $1,625 | I – Informal Settlement | |
Source: https://www.osha.gov/pls/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1232996.015