Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1645015.015 - 65823 - Quick Turn Anodizing Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Kentucky
Site Address:
65823 - Quick Turn Anodizing Llc
205 N. 2nd St
Tiny Town, KY 42234
Mailing Address:
205 N. 2nd St, Tiny Town, KY 42234
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3471
NAICS: 332813/ Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/17/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/17/2023
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
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Accident | 1990550 |
Investigation Summary
On January 18, 2023, Employee #1 was working alongside Employee #2 inside of a building. A tank, outside of the building, had just been filled with sludge waste, including sodium hydroxide and remnants of grease from grease traps. It was reported that smoke and/or steam was observed in and around the tank. The tank exploded and was propelled into the building, striking both Employee #1 and Employee 2. Employee #1 was killed, and Employee #2 was hospitalized as a result of unspecified injuries.
Keywords:explosion, flying object, grease, propelled, sludge, sodium hydroxide, struck by, tank
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
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1 | 1645015.015 | Fatality | Occupation not reported |