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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2764603 - Hulcher Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Hulcher Services, Inc.
3 Miles N. Of Crofton, Ky
Crofton,, KY 42217
Mailing Address:
611 Kimberly Drive, P.O. Box 271, Denton, TX 76202
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Prog Other
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/29/1989
Planning Guide: Health-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/04/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360108336 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:00 p.m. on June 23, 1988, 36 cars of a 121 car train of the CSX railroad derailed just west of the Christian County town of Crofton, KY. A tanker containing white phosphorous ignited and emitted a white, toxic phosphorous pentoxide fume. State and local authorities evacuated about 20 square miles of northern Christian County as the tanker burned throughout the night. No personal injury or illness was reported as a result of the incident.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE VAPORS, RAILROAD TANK CAR, TOXIC FUMES, FIRE, PHOSPHOROUS, CHEMICAL, RAILROAD CAR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2764603 | Occupation Not Listed |