Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104608229 - Chemonics Industries Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Reno 0953210
Site Address:
Chemonics Industries Inc
Forestry Trailer, Douglas County Airport
Minden, NV 89423
Mailing Address:
P O Box 1098, Minden, NV 89423
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9999
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/08/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/10/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360761449 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS PUMPING A FIRE SUPPRESSION SLURRY FROM ONE TANK TO ANOTHER WHEN THE PUMP LOST PRIME AND BEGAN TO CAVITATE. THE MANAGER OF THE COMPANY TOLD EMPLOYEE #1 TO LOOSEN THE PRIMER PLATE TO REMOVE THE AIR INSIDE THE PUMP. EMPLOYEE #1 LOOSENED ALL THE BOLTS ON THE PRIMER PLATE. THE PLATE SUDDENLY BLEW OFF, ALLOWING THE SUPERHEATED SLURRY TO SPRAY OUT AND ONTO EMPLOYEE #1. EMPLOYEE #1 SUFFERED FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO HIS FACE, NECK, CHEST, AND ARMS.
Keywords: WORK RULES, BURN, CHEST, NECK, ARM, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104608229 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Mixing and blending machine operators |
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