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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115951899 - Big River Electric Corporation, Coleman Plant
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Big River Electric Corporation, Coleman Plant
Highway 334 West
Hawesville, KY 42348
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 325, Hawesville, KY 42348
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/18/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/26/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361067218 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,960 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,960 |
| Current Penalty | $3,960 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,960 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIVC | 11/04/1991 | 11/14/1991 | $630 | $630 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100252 A02 VIC | 11/04/1991 | 11/14/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIVB | 11/04/1991 | 11/14/1991 | $630 | $630 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 11/04/1991 | 11/14/1991 | $540 | $540 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 338003101 A | 11/04/1991 | 12/17/1991 | $720 | $720 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100134 E05 I | 11/04/1991 | 01/24/1992 | $720 | $720 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100120 Q01 | 11/04/1991 | 02/20/1992 | $720 | $720 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
Two employees were operating a cutting torch in the presence of hydrogen gas. An explosion occurred, killing one of the employees. The other employee was hospitalized with third-degree burns over 30 percent of his body. Seven other employees were injured when they responded to the explosion. They were treated for smoke inhalation and other minor injuries and released.
Keywords: BURN, HYDROGEN, WELDING, EXPLOSION, SMOKE, ELEC UTILITY WORK, SMOKE INHALATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115951899 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Power plant operators | ||
| 2 | 115951899 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 115951899 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 115951899 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 115951899 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 115951899 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Power plant operators | ||
| 7 | 115951899 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Power plant operators | ||
| 8 | 115951899 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 9 | 115951899 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |