Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14409932 - One killed, one injured when overpressurized joint fails

Accident Summary Nr: 14409932 -- Report ID: 0626600 -- Event Date: 10/07/1987
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2395440	10/20/1987	2911	0	Amoco Oil Company
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2395333	10/22/1987	1796	0	Furmanile America, Inc.
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2395341	10/22/1987	1796	0	U.S. Contractors, Inc.

Abstract: Employees #1 and #2 were helping to pressurize a hydrogen unit heat exchange to test for leaks. The housing was removed from a floating head cover, exposing an expansion joint. Employee #2 was standing on top of the exchange tightening bolts on the floating head. Employee #1 was observing from directly in front of the expansion joint. The exchange was pressurized with nitrogen to 370 psi. Coworkers were applying a soap solution to the connections when the expansion joint failed. The front of the joint flew about 40 to 50 feet forward, striking and killing Employee #1. The force of the explosion broke Employee #2's left ankle. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: WORK RULES, BOILER, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, EXPLOSION, HEAT EXCHANGER, ANKLE, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2395440	Fatality	Concussion	Occupation not reported
2	2395333	Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Occupation not reported
3	2395341			Occupation Not Listed

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