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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18622027 - Armour Food Company
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Armour Food Company
1200 Story Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
Mailing Address:
Po Box 32090, Louisville, KY 40232
Union Status: Union
SIC:7011
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/04/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/14/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360743595 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,860 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,860 |
| 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 | 338003101 A | 07/12/1985 | 07/23/1985 | $480 | $800 | $0 | 07/25/1985 | R - Review Commission | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100132 A | 07/12/1985 | 07/17/1985 | $480 | $800 | $0 | 07/25/1985 | R - Review Commission | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 07/12/1985 | 07/17/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/25/1985 | R - Review Commission | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100151 D | 07/12/1985 | 07/15/1985 | $900 | $900 | $0 | 07/25/1985 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS PURGING NON-CONDENSABLE GAS FROM AN ANHYDROUS AMMONIA CONDENSER. HE WAS ON THE FIRST RUNG OF A LADDER, OPENING THE PURGE VALVE. A LENGTH OF BOSTON PERFECTION 1000 HIGH PRESSURE AIR AND WATER HOSE WAS BEING USED TO CONNECT THE PURGE VALVE TO THE PUMP-OUT COMPRESSOR. THE HOSE BURST NEAR EMPLOYEE #1'S FEET. HE SUSTAINED BURNS TO HIS FEET AND ONE ANKLE, AND ALSO HAD SOME INHALATION PROBLEMS. THE ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY THE USE OF A HOSE NOT APPROVED FOR ANHYDROUS AMMONIA. ALSO, THE HOSE WAS NOT IN GOOD CONDITION.
Keywords: BURN, WORK RULES, INHALATION, HOSE, ANHYDROUS AMMONIA, GAS LEAK, ANKLE, FOOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18622027 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |