Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105426951 - J. P. Stevens & Co. Inc. - Dunean Plant
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
J. P. Stevens & Co. Inc. - Dunean Plant
Allen & Emory Streets
Greenville, SC 29605
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 2267, Greenville, SC 29602
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2221
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/14/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/17/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360110969 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS PREPARING A PORTABLE GREASE GUN FOR USE. THE LID WAS NOT PROPERLY LATCHED. THE LID CAME LOOSE EXPLOSIVELY AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE #1 IN THE FOREHEAD. THE GREASE GUN WAS MADE BY THE BROWN COMPANY, SERIAL NUMBER 76-11-83. THE LID WAS 13 INCHES IN DIAMETER AND 1/4 INCH THICK. THE INTERNAL PRESSURE OF THE GREASE GUN RANGED FROM 1,000 TO 8,000 PSI. THE GREASE GUN HELD 35 POUNDS OF GREASE. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A CRUSHING INJURY TO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD AND WAS KILLED.
Keywords: HEAD, EXPLOSION, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105426951 | Fatality | Fracture | Not specified mechanics and repairers |
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