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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102104015 - Sol-Air Salt And Chemical Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Sol-Air Salt And Chemical Co.
1428 Hardy Road
Lake Point, UT 84074
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2899
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/29/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/14/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360111140 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS REPAIRING AN OIL LEAK ON A TWISTAIR AIR COMPRESSOR, MODEL #TA-030-BAN 46. THE MACHINE HAD BEEN SHUT DOWN AND THE VALVE ON THE LINE LEADING TO THE TANK HAD BEEN CLOSED. WHEN THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED THE COMPRESSOR WAS INADVERTENTLY TURNED ON WITHOUT REOPENING THE LINE VALVE. AFTER A FEW SECONDS A SECTION OF PIPE BLEW OFF OF THE MACHINE. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS STRUCK ON THE LEFT SHOULDER BY THE PIECE OF FLYING PIPE.
Keywords: COMPRESSOR, MAINTENANCE, SHOULDER, HIGH PRESSURE, PIPE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102104015 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Electronic repairers, communica. & indus. equip. |