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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314601188 - Polymer Partners, Llc.
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Polymer Partners, Llc.
1450 Commonwealth Drive
Henderson, KY 42420
Mailing Address:
1450 Commonwealth Drive, Henderson, KY 42420
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3087
NAICS: 325991/Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/21/2012
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/10/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102500741 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 6 | 10 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 6 | 10 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $22,400 | $0 | $0 | $650 | $0 | $23,050 |
| Current Penalty | $13,000 | $0 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $13,100 |
| 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 | 05/18/2012 | 05/24/2012 | $3,250 | $5,600 | $0 | 06/07/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 05/18/2012 | 05/24/2012 | $3,250 | $5,600 | $0 | 06/07/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100335 A01 I | 05/18/2012 | 05/24/2012 | $3,250 | $5,600 | $0 | 06/07/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100335 A02 I | 05/18/2012 | 05/24/2012 | $3,250 | $5,600 | $0 | 06/07/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19040029 B03 | 05/18/2012 | 12/15/2011 | $100 | $650 | $0 | 06/07/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 02002 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 05/18/2012 | 05/24/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/07/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 02003 | Other | 19100134 C02 II | 05/18/2012 | 05/24/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/07/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 02004 | Other | 19100303 B02 | 05/18/2012 | 05/24/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/07/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 02005 | Other | 19100305 B01 II | 05/18/2012 | 05/24/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/07/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 02006 | Other | 19100305 B02 I | 05/18/2012 | 12/08/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/07/2012 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 7, 2011, Employees #1 through #4 were burned and sustained smoke inhalation when a flash fire occurred at the throat of an extruder during normal production activities. All four employees were hospitalized. Employee #3 died ten days later.
Keywords: BURN, RESPIRATORY, FIRE, SMOKE, SMOKE INHALATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314601188 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 314601188 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 314601188 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 314601188 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |