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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18395483 - Holston Defense Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Nashville Area Office
Site Address:
Holston Defense Corp
Building E4-E6 West Stone Drive
Kingsport, TN 37660
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2892
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/10/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/28/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360147987 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,780 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,780 |
| Current Penalty | $2,430 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,430 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 10/20/1989 | 10/24/1989 | $810 | $810 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100109 G02 IIA | 10/20/1989 | 11/24/1989 | $0 | $720 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100132 A | 10/20/1989 | 10/24/1989 | $630 | $630 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100134 B05 | 10/20/1989 | 10/24/1989 | $360 | $360 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19100134 B07 | 10/20/1989 | 10/24/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100151 C | 10/20/1989 | 11/08/1989 | $630 | $630 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100307 B | 10/20/1989 | 11/24/1989 | $0 | $630 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, an experienced operator, was working at building E4 of Halston Army Ammunition plant. Tank #15 outside of the building apparently spewed heated acid out of a 24 in. manhole at the top of the tank when it was overfilled, over heated, and agitated. On April 30, 1989, Employee #1 died of chemical and thermal burns to approximately 100 percent of his body and of inhalation of the chemical.
Keywords: BURN, INHALATION, CORROSIVE, MANHOLE, TANK, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18395483 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |