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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18602730 - Pennwalt Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Pennwalt Corporation
Highway 1523
Calvert City, KY 42029
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 187, Calvert City, KY 42029
Union Status: Union
SIC:2819
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/24/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/16/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360107668 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| 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 | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 02001 | Other | 19100023 A09 | 08/01/1986 | 08/19/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02002 | Other | 19100023 C02 | 08/01/1986 | 08/19/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02003 | Other | 19100027 F | 08/01/1986 | 08/19/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02004 | Other | 19100176 F | 08/01/1986 | 09/10/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02005 | Other | 19100219 M01 | 08/01/1986 | 08/19/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02006 | Other | 19100252 B04 IXC | 08/01/1986 | 08/06/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02007 | Other | 19100305 A01 I | 08/01/1986 | 08/06/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was placing the #6 water condenser back on line, leaving the drain valve open while he opened a valve under the condenser. Hydrofluoric acid suddentl drained into the catch basin/drain system, and splashed the employee. He suffered first- and second-degree burns and later died of cardiac arrest.
Keywords: HEART, OPEN VALVE, HYDROFLUORIC ACID, WORK RULES, CARDIAC ARREST, CHEMICAL BURN, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18602730 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |