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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2764777 - Spalding Services
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Spalding Services
836 South 12th Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:7211
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/29/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/13/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360208805 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $700 |
| Current Penalty | $1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1 |
| 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 | 19100157 G03 | 07/03/1990 | 08/20/1990 | $1 | $700 | $0 | 07/18/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100264 D01 V | 07/03/1990 | 07/06/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/18/1990 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 15, 1989, a fire broke out in American Laundry Machining Industry dryer Number 3 in the dry cleaning plant of Spalding Industrial Services Inc. industrial shop towels soiled with a mixture of flammable solvents (naptha, toluene, and lubricating oils) ignited and burst into flames. Copious quantities of smoke were released. Employee #1 and Employee #2 responded to the fire, and Employee #3 was at a work station approximately 30 ft away. These employees were overcome by smoke and were taken to a hospital for treatment. Employees #1 and #2 were released after examination. Employee #3 was hospitalized for three days. The dryer was equipped with an automatic sprinkler system, electrically wired to the dryer electrical system. The dryer electrical panel was disconnected to prevent fire damage to electrical components. This action also shut off the sprinklers.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FIRE, DRY CLEANING, NAPHTHA, TOLUENE, SMOKE, SMOKE INHALATION, ELEC EQUIPMENT--MISC
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2764777 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Machinery maintenance occupations | ||
| 2 | 2764777 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Machinery maintenance occupations | ||
| 3 | 2764777 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Laundering and dry cleaning machine operators |