Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14347546 - Employee killed by pressurized steam from ruptured line

Accident Summary Nr: 14347546 -- Report ID: 0418300 -- Event Date: 01/09/1987
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
100323880	01/12/1987	2421	0	Olan Belcher Lumber Co. Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1 was using a toilet when a 6 in. steam gun control valve ruptured, breaking through the roof and spraying steam on Employee #1, killing him. The steam line (average pressure 175 lb) was approximately 18 in. above the bathroom roof, which was composed of two thicknesses of 1 in. by 6 in. tongue and groove pine lumber.

Keywords: BURN, STEAM LINE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, RUPTURE, STEAM, HIGH PRESSURE, VALVE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	100323880			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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