Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14215214 - Door Exploded Outward; Struck Employees

Accident Summary Nr: 14215214 -- Report ID: 0454510 -- Event Date: 04/15/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
3190634	04/17/1985	3341	0	A T & T Nassau Metals

Abstract: STEAM PRESSURE HAD BUILT UP IN A WATER-COOLED DOOR. THE DOOR WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A RELIEF VALVE; NOR DID IT HAVE ANY KIND OF VISUAL OR AUDIBLE ALARM. EMPLOYEES #1, #2, AND #3 WERE TRYING TO TURN OFF SOME WATER VALVES WHEN THE DOOR EXPLODED OUTWARD. THEY WERE ALL STRUCK BY THE DOOR. EMPLOYEE #4 WAS WALKING BY, APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET AWAY, WHEN THE DOOR EXPLODED.

Keywords: alarm, steam, explosion, high pressure, struck by, flying object, door

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	3190634	Non Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec
2	3190634	Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Furnace, kiln and oven operators
3	3190634	Non Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Crane and tower operators
4	3190634	Hospitalized injury	Concussion	Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators

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