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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309116853 - Louisville And Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Louisville And Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer
4522 Algonquin Pkwy
Louisville, KY 40211
Mailing Address:
700 W Liberty St, Louisville, KY 40203
Union Status: Union
SIC:4952
NAICS: 221320/Sewage Treatment Facilities
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/05/2005
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/24/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101868305 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,500 |
| Current Penalty | $5,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,625 |
| 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 | 01/10/2006 | 01/17/2006 | $1,875 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 01/10/2006 | 01/30/2006 | $1,875 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 F03 I | 01/10/2006 | 01/23/2006 | $1,875 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 9, 2005, five employees were working in a sewage treatment plant to unclog a sludge line. As they were working to free the line, they were overcome by hydrogen sulfide gas. Employees #1, #2, #4, and #5 were hospitalized and treated for asphyxia, while Employee #3 received no serious injuries.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, PPE, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, TOXIC FUMES, SEWAGE, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309116853 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Water and sewage treatment plant operators | ||
| 2 | 309116853 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 309116853 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Water and sewage treatment plant operators | ||
| 4 | 309116853 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Water and sewage treatment plant operators | ||
| 5 | 309116853 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |