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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101813236 - Monterey Montarery Construction Company
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Monterey Montarery Construction Company
Brantley Dam Project 10 Miles Hwy 285
North Of Carlsbad, NM 88221
Mailing Address:
P O Box 2248, Carlsbad, NM 88221
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/14/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/14/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360546824 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:30 p.m. on January 10, 1986, Employee #1 was walking around the end of a 2,000 gallon water tank. The tank was half full while water lines were being purged using 110 psi of air pressure. Due to an employee error, a valve to the plant lines had been closed and the valve to the water tank opened. The top half of the water tank become overpressurized and the end of the tank blew out, striking Employee #1. He was killed instantly.
Keywords: AIR PRESSURE, OPEN VALVE, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, EXPLOSION, HIGH PRESSURE, PURGING, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, WATER TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101813236 | Fatality | Fracture | Supervisors, mechanics and repairers |