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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18622001 - Ken-Dec Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Ken-Dec Inc
Po Box 129 Highway 31 W
Horse Cave, KY 42749
Mailing Address:
Po Box 129 Highway 31 W, Horse Cave, KY 42749
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3369
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/21/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/07/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360743603 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100145 C03 | 10/03/1985 | 11/18/1985 | $490 | $490 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100151 D | 10/03/1985 | 11/18/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 200600201 | 10/03/1985 | 10/08/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 201800101 | 10/03/1985 | 10/14/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02003 | Other | 19100020 G01 I | 10/03/1985 | 10/14/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02004 | Other | 19100094 D09 VIII | 10/03/1985 | 11/12/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS LOOKING FOR AN ELECTRICAL MOTOR STORED IN A CABINET IN THE LABORATORY. A GALLON BOTTLE OF NITRIC ACID FELL FROM AN UPPER SHELF ONTO EMPLOYEE #1'S BACK. THE ACID SPILLED ONTO EMPLOYEE #1, INFLICTING CHEMICAL BURNS OVER 70% OF HIS BODY. THE ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY IMPROPER STORAGE OF THE ACID AND LACK OF APPROPRIATE SAFETY WARNINGS.
Keywords: BURN, BACK, CHEMICAL BURN, NITRIC ACID, SKIN, SPILL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18622001 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |