Dow Corning Corporation Carrollton Site - Accident History

Accident on 1995-04-03 14:02:00

Industry (NAICS):	All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (325188)
Duration of Release:	00:01:00

Release Event

Gas Release?	y
Liquid Spill/Evaporation?	n
Fire?	n
Explosion?	n

Release Source

Storage Vessel:	n
Piping:	n
Process Vessel:	y
Transfer Hose:	n
Valve:	n
Pump:	n
Joint:	n
Other Release Source:

Weather Conditions at the Time of Event

Wind:	unkown
Atmospheric Stability Class:	u
Precipitation Present?	n
Unknown Weather Conditions?	y

On-Site Impacts

Employee or Contractor Deaths:	0
Public Responder Deaths:	0
Public Deaths:	0
Employee or Contractor Injuries:	1
Public Responder Injuries:	0
Public Injuries:	0
On-site Property Damage ($):	0

Known Off-Site Impacts

Deaths:	0
Hospitalization:	0
Other Medical Treatments:	0
Evacuated:	0
Sheltered-in-place:	0
Off-site Property Damage ($):	0

Environmental Damage

Fish or Animal Kills:	n
Tree, Lawn, Shrub, or Crop Damage:	n
Water Contamination:	n
Soil Contamination:	n
Other Environmental Damage:

Initiating Event

Equipment failure

Contributing Factors

Equipment failure:	y
Human error:	n
Improper procedures:	n
Overpressurization:	n
Upset condition:	y
By-pass condition:	n
Maintenance activity/inactivity:	n
Process design failure:	y
Unsuitable equipment:	n
Unusual weather condition:	n
Managment error:	n
Other contributing factor:

Off-site Responders Notified

No, not Notified

Changes Introduced as a Result of the Accident

Improved or upgraded equipment:	y
Revised maintenance:	n
Revised training:	n
Revised operating procedures:	n
New process controls:	n
New mitigation systems:	n
Revised emergency response plan:	n
Changed process:	y
Reduced inventory:	n
None:	n
Other changes introduced:

Confidention Business Information

Chemicals in Accident History

0% of 1 lbs. of the Toxic Chemical "Hydrochloric Acid (Conc 30% Or Greater)", CAS: 7647-01-0.

Accident on 1995-08-21 10:05:00

Industry (NAICS):	All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (325188)
Duration of Release:	01:05:00

Release Event

Gas Release?	y
Liquid Spill/Evaporation?	n
Fire?	n
Explosion?	n

Release Source

Storage Vessel:	n
Piping:	n
Process Vessel:	n
Transfer Hose:	n
Valve:	n
Pump:	n
Joint:	n
Other Release Source:	Contractor's vacuum truck used during a process cleanout.

Weather Conditions at the Time of Event

Wind:	1 Miles an Hour blowing North East at 80 Degrees Fahrenheit
Atmospheric Stability Class:	d
Precipitation Present?	n
Unknown Weather Conditions?	n

On-Site Impacts

Employee or Contractor Deaths:	0
Public Responder Deaths:	0
Public Deaths:	0
Employee or Contractor Injuries:	0
Public Responder Injuries:	0
Public Injuries:	0
On-site Property Damage ($):	0

Known Off-Site Impacts

Deaths:	0
Hospitalization:	0
Other Medical Treatments:	0
Evacuated:	0
Sheltered-in-place:	40
Off-site Property Damage ($):	0

Environmental Damage

Fish or Animal Kills:	n
Tree, Lawn, Shrub, or Crop Damage:	n
Water Contamination:	n
Soil Contamination:	n
Other Environmental Damage:

Initiating Event

Equipment failure

Contributing Factors

Equipment failure:	n
Human error:	n
Improper procedures:	n
Overpressurization:	n
Upset condition:	n
By-pass condition:	n
Maintenance activity/inactivity:	y
Process design failure:	n
Unsuitable equipment:	y
Unusual weather condition:	n
Managment error:	n
Other contributing factor:

Off-site Responders Notified

No, not Notified

Changes Introduced as a Result of the Accident

Improved or upgraded equipment:	n
Revised maintenance:	n
Revised training:	n
Revised operating procedures:	n
New process controls:	n
New mitigation systems:	n
Revised emergency response plan:	n
Changed process:	n
Reduced inventory:	n
None:	n
Other changes introduced:	Contractor investigated this incident and concluded that a different type of vacuum truck is required for this activity.

Confidention Business Information

Chemicals in Accident History

0% of 10 lbs. of the Toxic Chemical "Hydrochloric Acid (Conc 30% Or Greater)", CAS: 7647-01-0.

Accident on 1997-09-11 15:30:00

Industry (NAICS):	All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (325188)
Duration of Release:	00:01:00

Release Event

Gas Release?	n
Liquid Spill/Evaporation?	y
Fire?	n
Explosion?	n

Release Source

Storage Vessel:	n
Piping:	n
Process Vessel:	n
Transfer Hose:	n
Valve:	n
Pump:	n
Joint:	n
Other Release Source:	Instrument Tubing

Weather Conditions at the Time of Event

Wind:	unkown
Atmospheric Stability Class:	u
Precipitation Present?	n
Unknown Weather Conditions?	y

On-Site Impacts

Employee or Contractor Deaths:	0
Public Responder Deaths:	0
Public Deaths:	0
Employee or Contractor Injuries:	1
Public Responder Injuries:	0
Public Injuries:	0
On-site Property Damage ($):	0

Known Off-Site Impacts

Deaths:	0
Hospitalization:	0
Other Medical Treatments:	0
Evacuated:	0
Sheltered-in-place:	0
Off-site Property Damage ($):	0

Environmental Damage

Fish or Animal Kills:	n
Tree, Lawn, Shrub, or Crop Damage:	n
Water Contamination:	n
Soil Contamination:	n
Other Environmental Damage:

Initiating Event

Equipment failure

Contributing Factors

Equipment failure:	y
Human error:	n
Improper procedures:	n
Overpressurization:	y
Upset condition:	n
By-pass condition:	n
Maintenance activity/inactivity:	y
Process design failure:	n
Unsuitable equipment:	n
Unusual weather condition:	n
Managment error:	n
Other contributing factor:	Unexpected pressure and material due to plugged tubing.

Off-site Responders Notified

No, not Notified

Changes Introduced as a Result of the Accident

Improved or upgraded equipment:	n
Revised maintenance:	y
Revised training:	y
Revised operating procedures:	y
New process controls:	n
New mitigation systems:	n
Revised emergency response plan:	n
Changed process:	n
Reduced inventory:	n
None:	n
Other changes introduced:	Hire on-site nurse, re-evaluate personal protective equipment requirements

Confidention Business Information

Chemicals in Accident History

0% of 1 lbs. of the Toxic Chemical "Dimethyldichlorosilane [Silane, Dichlorodimethyl-]", CAS: 75-78-5.

Accident on 1998-04-22 16:29:00

Industry (NAICS):	All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (325188)
Duration of Release:	01:20:00

Release Event

Gas Release?	y
Liquid Spill/Evaporation?	n
Fire?	n
Explosion?	n

Release Source

Storage Vessel:	n
Piping:	n
Process Vessel:	n
Transfer Hose:	n
Valve:	n
Pump:	n
Joint:	n
Other Release Source:	flexible hose

Weather Conditions at the Time of Event

Wind:	1.4 Miles an Hour blowing North North East at 48 Degrees Fahrenheit
Atmospheric Stability Class:	d
Precipitation Present?	n
Unknown Weather Conditions?	n

On-Site Impacts

Employee or Contractor Deaths:	0
Public Responder Deaths:	0
Public Deaths:	0
Employee or Contractor Injuries:	0
Public Responder Injuries:	0
Public Injuries:	0
On-site Property Damage ($):	0

Known Off-Site Impacts

Deaths:	0
Hospitalization:	0
Other Medical Treatments:	0
Evacuated:	0
Sheltered-in-place:	40
Off-site Property Damage ($):	0

Environmental Damage

Fish or Animal Kills:	n
Tree, Lawn, Shrub, or Crop Damage:	n
Water Contamination:	n
Soil Contamination:	n
Other Environmental Damage:

Initiating Event

Equipment failure

Contributing Factors

Equipment failure:	y
Human error:	n
Improper procedures:	n
Overpressurization:	n
Upset condition:	n
By-pass condition:	n
Maintenance activity/inactivity:	n
Process design failure:	n
Unsuitable equipment:	n
Unusual weather condition:	n
Managment error:	n
Other contributing factor:

Off-site Responders Notified

No, not Notified

Changes Introduced as a Result of the Accident

Improved or upgraded equipment:	n
Revised maintenance:	y
Revised training:	n
Revised operating procedures:	n
New process controls:	y
New mitigation systems:	n
Revised emergency response plan:	n
Changed process:	n
Reduced inventory:	n
None:	n
Other changes introduced:

Confidention Business Information

Chemicals in Accident History

0% of 1500 lbs. of the Toxic Chemical "Hydrochloric Acid (Conc 30% Or Greater)", CAS: 7647-01-0.

Accident on 1998-08-08 03:30:00

Industry (NAICS):	All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (325188)
Duration of Release:	00:01:00

Release Event

Gas Release?	n
Liquid Spill/Evaporation?	y
Fire?	n
Explosion?	n

Release Source

Storage Vessel:	n
Piping:	y
Process Vessel:	n
Transfer Hose:	n
Valve:	n
Pump:	n
Joint:	n
Other Release Source:

Weather Conditions at the Time of Event

Wind:	unkown
Atmospheric Stability Class:	u
Precipitation Present?	n
Unknown Weather Conditions?	y

On-Site Impacts

Employee or Contractor Deaths:	0
Public Responder Deaths:	0
Public Deaths:	0
Employee or Contractor Injuries:	1
Public Responder Injuries:	0
Public Injuries:	0
On-site Property Damage ($):	0

Known Off-Site Impacts

Deaths:	0
Hospitalization:	0
Other Medical Treatments:	0
Evacuated:	0
Sheltered-in-place:	0
Off-site Property Damage ($):	0

Environmental Damage

Fish or Animal Kills:	n
Tree, Lawn, Shrub, or Crop Damage:	n
Water Contamination:	n
Soil Contamination:	n
Other Environmental Damage:

Initiating Event

Equipment failure

Contributing Factors

Equipment failure:	y
Human error:	n
Improper procedures:	n
Overpressurization:	n
Upset condition:	n
By-pass condition:	n
Maintenance activity/inactivity:	n
Process design failure:	n
Unsuitable equipment:	n
Unusual weather condition:	n
Managment error:	n
Other contributing factor:	Poor lighting in process area, process start-up activities, and humid weather conditions

Off-site Responders Notified

No, not Notified

Changes Introduced as a Result of the Accident

Improved or upgraded equipment:	n
Revised maintenance:	n
Revised training:	n
Revised operating procedures:	n
New process controls:	n
New mitigation systems:	n
Revised emergency response plan:	n
Changed process:	n
Reduced inventory:	n
None:	n
Other changes introduced:	Improved lighting in process area, and provided anti-fog chemical goggles.

Confidention Business Information

Chemicals in Accident History

0% of 1 lbs. of the Toxic Chemical "Hydrochloric Acid (Conc 30% Or Greater)", CAS: 7647-01-0.

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