Inspection Detail

Inspection: 104294533 - Jefferson Co Dept Of Buildings & Grounds

Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance

Inspection Nr: 104294533

Report ID: 0452110

Date Opened: 01/25/1989

Site Address:
Jefferson Co Dept Of Buildings & Grounds
810 Barrett Ave
Louisville, KY 40202

Mailing Address:
Fiscal Court Bldg Room 201-A, Louisville, KY 40202

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:9199

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: LocalGovt

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 06/16/1989

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 06/22/1989

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360209746

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 739425

Event: 01/25/1989

Employee killed when struck by debris from exploding boiler

When Employee #1 turned on the main boiler valve and pushed the start button, the boiler blew up. Employee #1 was struck on the head by flying debris and killed.

Keywords: HEAD, BOILER, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	104294533			Fatality	Cut/Laceration	Boilermakers

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