Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3223625 - Chemetals Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Nashville Office - Safety
Site Address:
Chemetals Inc
795 Foote Lane
New Johnsonville, TN 37134
Mailing Address:
P.O. Drawer 239, New Johnsonville, TN 37134
Union Status: Union
SIC:3313
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/03/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/02/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360613020 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,700 |
| Current Penalty | $900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $900 |
| 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 | 503010501 | 07/17/1985 | 07/20/1985 | $500 | $900 | $0 | 08/06/1985 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100307 B02 I | 07/17/1985 | 07/20/1985 | $400 | $800 | $0 | 08/06/1985 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working on an elevated platform trying to jog a mixer into a perpendicular position. There were sparks, followed by an explosion. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: WORK RULES, MIXER, EXPLOSION, SPARK, ELEVATED WORK PLAT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3223625 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Mixing and blending machine operators |
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