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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126875889 - Laurel County Detention Center
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Laurel County Detention Center
210 West 4th Street
London, KY 40741
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9221
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/11/1995
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/28/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362003048 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 201800301 | 11/03/1995 | 12/01/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:00 noon on July 22, 1995, excess carbon had built up on the burner of a water heater, causing it to malfunction and produce carbon monoxide gas. The gas contaminated and saturated the ventilation systems room and was drawn into the makeup air of the HVAC system. The HVAC system distributed the contaminated air throughout the building. Employees #1 and #2 experienced symptoms such as nausea, headaches, and blurred vision in their effort to evacuate inmates who were experiencing similar symptoms.
Keywords: VENTILATION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, AIR CONTAMINATION, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE, WATER HEATER, CARBON MONOXIDE, MECH MALFUNCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126875889 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Sheriffs, bailiffs, other law enforcement officers | ||
| 2 | 126875889 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Sheriffs, bailiffs, other law enforcement officers |