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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104709100 - Terminal Effects Research Agency
Inspection Information - Office: State Of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health & Safety Bureau
Site Address:
Terminal Effects Research Agency
Field Facility - West End Canyon Drive
Socorro, NM 87801
Mailing Address:
Tera Group - College Station, Socorro, NM 87801
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8748
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/09/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/12/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360248082 | ||
| Complaint | 70327028 | Yes | |
| Complaint | 71124572 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,200 |
| Current Penalty | $3,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,200 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 90005 A | 01/05/1988 | 02/23/1988 | $640 | $640 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 90005 A | 01/05/1988 | 02/23/1988 | $640 | $640 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 90005 A | 01/05/1988 | 02/23/1988 | $640 | $640 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 90005 A | 01/05/1988 | 02/01/1988 | $640 | $640 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005A | Serious | 19100303 H02 I | 01/05/1988 | 02/23/1988 | $640 | $640 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01005B | Serious | 19100304 D02 II | 01/05/1988 | 02/23/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02001 | Other | 19100305 J01 I | 01/05/1988 | 01/11/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and #2 were on an assigned task at a remote worksite, removing the mechanisms from M42 and M46 grenades. This procedure involved placing the grenades into a remote fuse removal device and observing the defusing action with a mirror from the safety of a concrete personnel shelter. The defusing cycle apparently left one grenade in an armed, partially defused condition. When both employees emerged from the shelter Employee #1 handled the armed grenade, while Employee #2 stood a few feet away. The grenade detonated and fragmented, striking both employees. Employee #1 died immediately of extensive multiple injuries to the upper left torso. Employee #2 suffered critical puncture injuries to the head and face, and died in surgery a few hours later.
Keywords: HEAD, EXPLOSIVES, WORK RULES, TORSO, EXPLOSION, FACE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, MECH MALFUNCTION, PUNCTURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104709100 | Fatality | Puncture | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 2 | 104709100 | Fatality | Puncture | Technicians, n.e.c. |