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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18589366 - Radcliff City Fire Department
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Radcliff City Fire Department
Hardin Mall, Centennial Dr.
Radcliff, KY 40160
Mailing Address:
604 S. Wilson, Radcliff, KY 40160
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9224
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/16/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/19/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360743736 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEES #2 AND #3 WERE DOING MAINTAINANCE WORK ON A PUMP IN A SEWER LIFT STATION. A VALVE BROKE AND EMPLOYEE #2 WAS HURT. EMPLOYEE #3 WENT TO GET HELP, THEN RETURNED TO TO THE LIFT STATION TO HELP THE INJURED EMPLOYEE. MEANWHILE, THE WATER COMPANY HAD CALLED THE POLICE FOR HELP. THE FIRST POLICEMAN (EMPLOYEE #1) RESPONDED AND ATTEMPTED TO RESCUE THE OTHER TWO EMPLOYEES. SOMETIME LATER, THE SECOND POLICEMAN (EMPLOYEE #4) HEARD A RADIO CALL FROM EMPLOYEE #1 FOR HELP. HE RESPONDED AND ATTEMPTED TO RESCUE THE OTHER THREE. ALL FOUR MEN DIED FROM EXPOSURE TO HYDROGEN SULFIDE.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, SEWER, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, POISONING, WORK RULES, INHALATION, MAINTENANCE, CONFINED SPACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18589366 | Occupation Not Listed |