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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123789844 - Berne Apparel Company
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Berne Apparel Company
Industrial Park Road
Hardinsburg, KY 40143
Mailing Address:
P O Box 709, Hardinsburg, KY 40143
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2326
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/17/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/11/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360206700 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,875 |
| Current Penalty | $3,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,875 |
| 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 | 19101200 H02 II | 07/10/1995 | 08/24/1995 | $1,375 | $1,375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19101048 N01 | 07/10/1995 | 08/24/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19101200 H03 II | 07/10/1995 | 08/24/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002 | Serious | 19101030 G02 I | 07/10/1995 | 08/24/1995 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19100038 A02 I | 07/10/1995 | 08/03/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02002 | Other | 19100038 A05 III | 07/10/1995 | 08/03/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02003 | Other | 19101048 D02 | 07/10/1995 | 08/24/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 02004 | Other | 19101200 E01 I | 07/10/1995 | 08/24/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:00 a.m. on March 22, 1995, employees running sewing machines in the plant area of Bernie Apparel became ill after exposure to chemical vapors. The vapors were believed to have originated from a new construction area where a floor sealant had been applied several hours before. Employees #1 through #6 experienced respiratory tract irritation. Employees #1 through #5 were treated by their family physicians; Employee #6 was hospitalized.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, VENTILATION, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, AIR CONTAMINATION, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123789844 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 123789844 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 123789844 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 123789844 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 123789844 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 123789844 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |