Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18592246 - Ross Brothers Const.
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Ross Brothers Const.
Highway 23 South
Ashland, KY 41101
Mailing Address:
Highway 23 South, Ashland, KY 41101
Union Status: Union
SIC:1541
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/24/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/18/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360744981 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $490 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $490 |
| Current Penalty | $490 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $490 |
| 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 | 19100252 D02 VIC | 05/24/1985 | 03/27/1985 | $490 | $490 | $0 | 06/12/1985 | - |
Investigation Summary
A FINISHED LIQUOR DECANTER EXPLODED WHILE CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WERE REBUILDING THE OUTSIDE. THE DECANTER CONTAINED OVERFLOW LIQUOR FROM THE SECONDARY GAS COOLER, CONSISTING OF AMMONIATED WATER, TAR, AND POSSIBLY COKE OVEN GAS. THE DECANTER HAD BEEN PLACED BACK ON LINE THE DAY BEFORE.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE VAPORS, CONSTRUCTION, EXPLOSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18592246 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Construction trades, n.e.c. | ||
| 2 | 18592246 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |
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