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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104343611 - American Air Filter
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
American Air Filter
215 Central Ave.
Louisville, KY 40218
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3564
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/09/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/22/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360206858 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $980 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $980 |
| Current Penalty | $980 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $980 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 05/29/1990 | 04/24/1990 | $490 | $490 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 H | 05/29/1990 | 06/29/1990 | $490 | $490 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On April 24, 1990, Employee #1, a welder by usual occupation, was assigned by his supervisor to clean screens with Citation Aluminum Brightener. This mixture contained 12.5 percent hydrofluoric acid. Employee #1 was not given any ppe nor training on the safe use of this substance. When Employee #1's fingers began to tighten he read the label on the container, which advised the use of rubber gloves. He asked for and received the gloves. About 12:00 noon, his fingers began to hurt, so he sought first aid attention at the plant. On the way home, his entire arm became numb and Employee #1 sought further medical attention. He was hospitalized and required surgery to remove the nail of his right middle finger. Employee #1 had no training on the use of this particular substance, and no knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets. The employer had no written hazard communication program.
Keywords: NAIL, PPE, FINGER, GLOVE, HYDROFLUORIC ACID, WORK RULES, CLEANING, UNTRAINED, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104343611 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |