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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305061467 - Eckart America Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Eckart America Corporation
4101 Campground Rd
Louisville, KY 40211
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2865
NAICS: 325110/Petrochemical Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/26/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/20/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101865921 | ||
| Referral | 202365458 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 08/13/2002 | 08/19/2002 | $0 | $4,000 | $0 | 09/05/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On May 28, 2002, Employee #1 was troubleshooting an aluminum powder conveyor vessel when a static charge ignited the aluminum powder and a flash fire erupted. Employee #1 suffered second- and third-degree burns and was killed.
Keywords: BURN, MAINTENANCE, STATIC ELECTRICITY, ALUMINUM DUST, WORK RULES, FIRE, CONVEYOR, COMBUSTIBLE DUST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305061467 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Machinery maintenance occupations |