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Inspection: 2453785 - Walker Towing Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Frankfort, Ky 0419000
Site Address:
Walker Towing Corporation
4540 Clarks River Rd.
Paducah, KY 42001
Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 2305, Paducah, KY 42001
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/30/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/08/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360653315 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,800 |
| Current Penalty | $1,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,400 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 12/01/1989 | 12/15/1989 | $350 | $700 | $0 | 12/27/1989 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19150099 E01 II | 12/01/1989 | 12/05/1989 | $350 | $700 | $0 | 12/27/1989 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19150152 B03 | 12/01/1989 | 12/05/1989 | $350 | $700 | $0 | 12/27/1989 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100162 B03 | 12/01/1989 | 12/08/1989 | $350 | $700 | $0 | 12/27/1989 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19150152 B04 | 12/01/1989 | 12/08/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/27/1989 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
Seven employees of Walker Towing Service were overcome by Carbon Dioxide when they were re-installing fire extinguishers on board the Bill McCormick. The fire extinguishers discharged Carbon Dioxide when the bottles were bumped and the actuator set off the system. The employees apparently did not recognize the 25 second pre-discharge alarm. The compressor room and the lower engine room had carbon dioxide exposure. As a result, one employee died, three employees were taken to the hospital for observation, and three employees were examined but not hospitalized.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, FIRE EXTINGUISHER, INHALATION, CARBON DIOXIDE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2453785 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 2453785 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 2453785 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |