Inspection Detail

Inspection: 18579292 - Ni Industries, Div. Of Masco

Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance

Inspection Nr: 18579292

Report ID: 0452110

Date Opened: 06/27/1986

Site Address:
Ni Industries, Div. Of Masco
801 John Watts Dr.
Nicholasville, KY 40356

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:3089

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 07/01/1986

Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 10/16/1986

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360107890

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	1					1
Current Violations	1					1
Initial Penalty	$490	$0	$0	$0	$0	$490
Current Penalty	$490	$0	$0	$0	$0	$490
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Latest Event
1.	01001A	Serious	19101200 E01 I	07/17/1986	08/11/1986	$490	$490	$0	-
2.	01001B	Serious	19101200 G01	07/17/1986	09/11/1986	$0	$0	$0	A - Amendment
3.	01001C	Serious	19101200 H	07/17/1986	09/11/1986	$0	$0	$0	A - Amendment

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 14538581

Event: 06/27/1986

Employee and coworkers exposed to chlorine gas

Helium and hydrogen sulfate were added to a waste pit on top of hydrogen peroxide. A chemical reaction occurred and a gas, believed to be chlorine, was released. Employee #1 and approximately 56 others were taken to hospitals or doctors for observation. None were hospitalized. The company was trying to clean out excess chemicals, but was doing so in a haphazard manner. The employer was issued a citation for violations of T8CCR 1910 and 1200.

Keywords: HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, WORK RULES, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, GAS, CHLORINE, CHEMICAL REACTION

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	18579292			Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported

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