Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104334370 - Bowling Green Central Fire Dept
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Bowling Green Central Fire Dept
701 E 7th St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:9224
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/15/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/21/1992
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $1,620 | $16,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,820 |
| Current Penalty | $405 | $4,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,455 |
| 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. | 01001 | Willful | 19100120 Q01 | 12/13/1990 | 01/29/1991 | $2,025 | $8,100 | $0 | 01/09/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002A | Willful | 19100120 Q06 VC | 12/13/1990 | 01/29/1991 | $2,025 | $8,100 | $0 | 01/09/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002B | Willful | 19100120 Q06 VF | 12/13/1990 | 01/29/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/09/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001A | Serious | 19100120 Q03 II | 12/13/1990 | 01/29/1991 | $202 | $810 | $0 | 01/09/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 02001B | Serious | 19100120 Q03 IV | 12/13/1990 | 01/29/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/09/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 02002A | Serious | 19100120 Q03 III | 12/13/1990 | 01/29/1991 | $203 | $810 | $0 | 01/09/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 02002B | Serious | 19100120 Q03 IX | 12/13/1990 | 01/29/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/09/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 03001 | Other | 19100134 E03 | 12/13/1990 | 01/29/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/09/1991 | F - Formal Settlement |
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 | 104334370 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 2 | 104334370 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Firefighting occupations |
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