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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123794521 - Reynolds Metals Co. Plant #3
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Reynolds Metals Co. Plant #3
4101 Campground Round
Louisville, KY 40211
Mailing Address:
4101 Campground Road, Louisville, KY 40211
Union Status: Union
SIC:3399
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/13/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/15/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362001166 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,500 |
| Current Penalty | $8,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,500 |
| 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 | 19100147 D01 | 04/17/1995 | 05/25/1995 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 D02 | 04/17/1995 | 05/25/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100147 D03 | 04/17/1995 | 04/27/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 04/17/1995 | 04/27/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01001E | Serious | 19100147 D05 I | 04/17/1995 | 04/27/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 04/17/1995 | 05/25/1995 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 C05 IIB | 04/17/1995 | 05/25/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01002C | Serious | 19100147 C05 IIC2 | 04/17/1995 | 05/25/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01002D | Serious | 19100147 C05 IID | 04/17/1995 | 05/25/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 01002E | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 04/17/1995 | 05/25/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, acting within the scope of his normal job duties, was attempting to change an aluminum powder sensor for a storage/convey tank at a facility that manufactures aluminum powder and paste. The electrical power to the sensor was still present when the unit went into operation and generated an aluminum cloud. The combination of these factors caused two successive explosions and ensuing fires in which Employee #1 was killed. Electrical test instruments belonging to Employee #1 were found in another location. The electrical power had not been eliminated and the pneumatic energy source had not been identified and controlled.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, ALUMINUM DUST, ALUMINUM PROCESSING, WORK RULES, FIRE, STORAGE TANK, LOCKOUT, EXPLOSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123794521 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Misc. electrical & electronic equipment repairers |