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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102475191 - Altec International, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Madison Area Office
Site Address:
Altec International, Inc.
2191 Ward Avenue
La Crosse, WI 54601
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3443
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/09/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/10/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360117907 |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 through #7 were injured by flying debris when a heat exchanger ruptured while being pneumatically pressure tested. The unit was enclosed in a high pressure test room, which failed to contain the blast. Evidence indicates that a high pressure air line was mistakenly connected to a low pressure stream that was then overpressurized. Employees #1, #2, and #3 were hospitalized.
Keywords: EQUIPMENT FAILURE, RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, HEAT EXCHANGER, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102475191 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 102475191 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 102475191 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 102475191 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 102475191 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 102475191 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 102475191 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |