Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104334362 - Bowling Green Municipal Utilities
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Bowling Green Municipal Utilities
801 Center Street
Bowling Green, KY 42102
Mailing Address:
P O Box 10300, Bowling Green, KY 42102
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4939
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/15/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/07/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360209522 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,880 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,880 |
| Current Penalty | $2,880 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,880 |
| 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 | 19100120 Q02 III | 11/28/1990 | 01/11/1991 | $720 | $720 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100120 Q02 IV | 11/28/1990 | 01/18/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100120 Q02 V | 11/28/1990 | 01/18/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100120 Q02 VI | 11/28/1990 | 01/18/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01001E | Serious | 19100120 Q02 VII | 11/28/1990 | 01/18/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01001F | Serious | 19100120 Q02 X | 11/28/1990 | 03/15/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 7. | 01002 | Serious | 19100120 Q06 III | 11/28/1990 | 03/15/1991 | $720 | $720 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 8. | 01003 | Serious | 19100132 A | 11/28/1990 | 01/11/1991 | $720 | $720 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01004A | Serious | 19100134 E03 | 11/28/1990 | 01/11/1991 | $720 | $720 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 01004B | Serious | 19100134 E05 I | 11/28/1990 | 01/11/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Utilities employees changed out 1-ton chlorine tanks and did not turn off the used tank. Chlorine was released into the area. Utilities and fire department personnel responded and were exposed to chlorine. Employees #2 through #4 were hospitalized. Employees #1, #5, and #6 were not.
Keywords: WORK RULES, CHLORINE, OVEREXPOSURE, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104334362 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Water and sewage treatment plant operators | ||
| 2 | 104334362 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Water and sewage treatment plant operators | ||
| 3 | 104334362 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Water and sewage treatment plant operators | ||
| 4 | 104334362 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Water and sewage treatment plant operators |
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