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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309116713 - Audubon Metals Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Audubon Metals Llc
3055 Ohio Dr
Henderson, KY 42420
Mailing Address:
P O Box 14, Henderson, KY 42420
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3341
NAICS: 331492/ Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/26/2005
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/01/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101868289 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 9 | 9 | ||||
| Current Violations | 9 | 9 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $34,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,000 |
| Current Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| 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 | 19100119 D02 IE | 12/20/2005 | 02/08/2006 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $0 | 01/19/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100119 E03 VI | 12/20/2005 | 02/08/2006 | $1,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 01/19/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100119 F01 IIA | 12/20/2005 | 02/08/2006 | $1,500 | $4,000 | $0 | 01/19/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100119 F01 IIB | 12/20/2005 | 02/08/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/19/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100119 G01 I | 12/20/2005 | 01/18/2006 | $1,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 01/19/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100119 N | 12/20/2005 | 02/08/2006 | $1,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 01/19/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100120 Q01 | 12/20/2005 | 01/18/2006 | $1,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 01/19/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 19100120 Q03 IV | 12/20/2005 | 01/18/2006 | $1,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 01/19/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01008A | Serious | 19100120 Q06 I | 12/20/2005 | 01/18/2006 | $1,500 | $4,000 | $0 | 01/19/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01008B | Serious | 19100120 Q06 III | 12/20/2005 | 01/18/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/19/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 01009 | Serious | 19101200 H03 III | 12/20/2005 | 01/18/2006 | $1,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 01/19/2006 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:30 a.m. on July 30, 2005, a chlorine line rupture occurred at Audubon Metals. Workers were making ingot when the operator at furnace #2 smelled chlorine and noticed a greenish cloud in the air. He put on his half-face respirator, called his supervisor and maintenance, and then shut off the chlorine valve. Most employees were evacuated; however, some remained inside the building to contain a molten metal release. Employees #1 through #3 were hospitalized for treatment of illnesses due to chlorine exposure.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, INHALATION, CHLORINE, MOLTEN METAL, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SPILL, CHEMICAL VAPOR, POISONING, CHEMICAL, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309116713 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators | ||
| 2 | 309116713 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators | ||
| 3 | 309116713 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators |