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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102014420 - G & W Towel & Glove Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
G & W Towel & Glove Inc
977 South Logan
Louisville, KY 40204
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7213
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/15/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/18/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360107072 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $240 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $240 |
| Current Penalty | $240 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $240 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 19100106 E06 I | 05/22/1987 | 05/28/1987 | $240 | $240 | $0 | 05/28/1987 | R - Review Commission | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100264 D01 V | 05/22/1987 | 05/28/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/28/1987 | R - Review Commission | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 200600201 | 05/22/1987 | 05/28/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/28/1987 | R - Review Commission | |
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 19100151 B | 05/22/1987 | 07/01/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/28/1987 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEES #1 AND #2 WERE WORKING AROUND A TROY AUTOMATIC 200 POUND WASHING MACHINE. EMPLOYEE #1 PLACED WIPE-CLOTHS FROM A PRINTING COMPANY INTO THE WASHER, RINSED THE CLOTH ONE TIME THEN BEGAN FILLING THE WASHER WITH HOT WATER. THE HOT WATER CAUSED FUMES (NAPTHA, MINERAL SPIRITS, INK) TO RISE FROM THE CLOTH. THESE STRONG FUMES CONVINCED EMPLOYEE #2 TO GO TO THE WINDOW BEHIND THE WASHER TO LET IN SOME FRESH AIR. THE EMPLOYEES SUDDENLY FELT THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG AND STARTED RUNNING FOR THE LARGE OVERHEAD DOOR. AN EXPLOSIVE OCCURED, APPARENTLY DUE TO THE PILOT LIGHT IN AN OVERHEAD HEATER IGNITING THE FUMES FROM THE WASHER. BOTH EMPLOYEES WERE BURNED ON THE FACE, ARMS AND BACK.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, BACK, EXPLOSION, ARM, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102014420 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 102014420 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |