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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101377653 - Carnation Co., Pet Food Div.
Inspection Information - Office: Madison Area Office
Site Address:
Carnation Co., Pet Food Div.
150 Riverside Dr.
Jefferson, WI 53549
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2048
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/12/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/14/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360687503 | ||
| Referral | 900720509 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
As part of his regularly assigned duties, Employee #1 was operating a retort vessel as it neared the end of a venting cycle. The vessel was not at full operating pressure. Employee #1 was adjusting the door tightness and was standing next to the door when the door latch mechanism failed. The built-up internal steam pressure blew the door open. Employee #1 was struck by the door and was also burned by escaping steam. He suffered first- and second-degree burns over 70 percent of his body, internal injuries, and a broken leg. Employee #1 died. A defective screw in the latch mechanism, which had been in place for approximately 10 years, was a causal factor in the accident.
Keywords: BURN, INADEQUATE MAINT, PRESSURE VESSEL, WORK RULES, STEAM, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY, DOOR, MECH MALFUNCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101377653 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |