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Accident Summary Nr: 14215214 - DOOR EXPLODED OUTWARD; STRUCK EMPLOYEES

Accident Summary Nr: 14215214 -- Report ID: 0454510 -- Event Date: 04/15/1985
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
319063404/17/198533410A 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 Age Sex Degree of Injury 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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