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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102091386 - Amoco Oil Company
Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Amoco Oil Company
474 West 900 North
Salt Lake City,, UT 84103
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/27/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/15/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360111124 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was attempting to repair a faulty gate valve. In order to do this he was to drain and depressurize a 4 in. zeolite water softener line that was blocked by a closed valve on both sides of the gate valve. When he opened bleeder valves on both sides of the valve and the pressure gauges on both sides showed zero pressure, Employee #1 attempted to remove the gate valve. Apparently, a vacuum in a section of the line contained hot water and steam. When Employee #1 removed the last bolt on one side of the valve, the line broke free from the valve and released hot water and steam spray, burning Employee #1.
Keywords: BURN, INADEQUATE MAINT, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STEAM, VALVE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, HOT WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102091386 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |