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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105581581 - Morton Thiokol Inc. Wasatch Division
Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Morton Thiokol Inc. Wasatch Division
N.E. End Of Box Elder County
Brigham City, UT 84302
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 524, Brigham City, UT 84302
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3761
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/24/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/14/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360111710 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | ||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $1,700 | $30,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,700 |
| Current Penalty | $700 | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,700 |
| 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 | Willful | GEN0109050100001 | 03/07/1988 | 03/15/1988 | $1,300 | $10,000 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Willful | GEN01090507 | 03/07/1988 | 03/15/1988 | $1,300 | $10,000 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Willful | GEN01090704 | 03/07/1988 | 03/15/1988 | $1,400 | $10,000 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | GEN01090501 | 03/07/1988 | 03/15/1988 | $350 | $900 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Serious | GEN01091302 | 03/07/1988 | 03/15/1988 | $350 | $800 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 6. | 03001 | Other | GEN01090515 | 03/07/1988 | 03/07/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 through #5 were removing a core from a Peacekeeper stage 1 motor. The employees had popped the core more than 10 inches, then apparently went into the building to finish removing the core from the motor. It appears that the employees were using the hydraulic system at the facility, not at the remote control room, to remove the core, causing the motor to ignite. The burning happened so fast that the employees were unable to escape. Employees #1 through #5 were killed. Further investigation indicates that the employees' operating procedure was not in compliance with the shop traveler. Other crews were using the same procedures.
Keywords: BURN, WORK RULES, FIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105581581 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 105581581 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 105581581 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 105581581 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 105581581 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |