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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1480158.015 - Mcminn County - E.K. Baker Elementary School
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Chattanooga Office - Public Sector
Site Address:
Mcminn County - E.K. Baker Elementary School
1044 County Road 172
Athens, TN 37303
Mailing Address:
3 South Hill St. 6 East Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37303
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 611110/Elementary and Secondary Schools
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/24/2020
Emphasis: S:Planguide
Case Closed: 07/22/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1609592 | Yes | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| 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 | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100132 A | 07/01/2020 | 07/31/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 D02 | 07/01/2020 | 07/31/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 07/01/2020 | 07/31/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 07/01/2020 | 07/31/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | TDLWD RULE 800-01-09-.07 | 07/01/2020 | 07/31/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Other | TDLWD RULE 800-01-03-.05(1)(A)2 | 07/01/2020 | 07/31/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 10:00 a.m. on June 17, 2020, an employee working as a janitor for an elementary school was using Bravo Heavy-Duty Low Odor Stripper to strip floors before waxing. The employee's shoes became saturated with the stripper and chemically burned both feet. The employee was hospitalized and leading to amputation of three toes.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Burn, Chemical, Chemical Burn, Chemical Exposure, Chemical Reaction, Cleaning, Floor, Foot, Hazard Communication, Janitor, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, PPE, PPE Hazard Assessment, Protective Clothing, Safety Shoe, Surgical Amputation, Toe, Training
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1480158.015 | 72 | M | Hospitalized injury | Janitors and cleaners |