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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310367214 - Gless Brothers, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Gless Brothers, Inc.
2869 S. State Rd.
Washington, IN 47501
Mailing Address:
550 W. Mayne St., Blue Grass, IA 52726
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4213
NAICS: 484230/ Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/16/2007
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/30/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100991348 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| 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 | Other | 19040039 A | 04/09/2007 | 04/12/2007 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On January 12, 2007, Employee #1 was unloading a semi truck tanker of Caustic Soda 50 solution. When he believed the tank had emptied, he released the cam locks on the hose coupling, and was injured when he was splashed with sodium hydroxide. Employee #1 was not wearing any chemical pants or bibs, and the positive air pressure was not connected to the trailer. He sustained chemical burns and was hospitalized. He died of his injuries on January 25, 2007.
Keywords: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC, PPE, TRAILER TRUCK, CHEMICAL BURN, TANK, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310367214 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Truck drivers, heavy |