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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1301866.015 - Lighting Resources Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Tenn Cmpl Sfty 6
Site Address:
Lighting Resources Llc
300 Boggs Lane
Johnson City, TN 37604
Mailing Address:
128 Lp Auer Road, Johnson City, TN 37604
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562920/Materials Recovery Facilities
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/14/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/21/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | 1303389 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1303389 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 11 | 11 | ||||
| Current Violations | 11 | 11 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $44,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $44,250 |
| Current Penalty | $44,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $44,250 |
| 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 | Serious | TCA 50-3-105(1) | 08/16/2018 | 08/27/2018 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | TDLWD RULE 800-01-09-.06(2) | 08/16/2018 | 08/27/2018 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100132 A | 08/16/2018 | 09/20/2018 | $5,400 | $5,400 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100134 E01 | 08/16/2018 | 08/27/2018 | $2,450 | $2,450 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100134 F02 | 08/16/2018 | 08/27/2018 | $2,450 | $2,450 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100134 G01 I A | 08/16/2018 | 08/27/2018 | $2,450 | $2,450 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100134 H02 I | 08/16/2018 | 08/27/2018 | $2,450 | $2,450 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 8. | 01008A | Serious | 19100134 K01 I | 08/16/2018 | 08/27/2018 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 9. | 01008B | Serious | 19100134 K01 V | 08/16/2018 | 08/27/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 10. | 01009 | Serious | 19100157 G01 | 08/16/2018 | 08/27/2018 | $2,450 | $2,450 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 11. | 01010A | Serious | 19101200 E01 I | 08/16/2018 | 08/27/2018 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 12. | 01010B | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 08/16/2018 | 08/27/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 13. | 01011 | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 08/16/2018 | 08/27/2018 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 4:30 p.m. on March 14, 2018, two employees were trying to extinguish a fire in a bin containing recyclable aluminum. Employee #1 was using a garden style hoe to rake through the fire which caused the fire to flare up. Employee #1 walked around the bin and was behind it when the bin exploded. Employee #2 had left the fire site and was returning to assist Employee #1 when the explosion occurred. Both employees were caught by the explosion. Employee #1 suffered overpressure injuries when the explosion occurred and was killed. Employee #2 suffered several broken bones, severe lacerations from shrapnel, and concussive injuries. Employee #2 was hospitalized.
Keywords: Aluminum Processing, Caught By, Explosion, Fire, Fracture, Laceration
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1301866.015 | 46 | M | Fatality |