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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105985154 - Taylor Wharton Cryogenics
Inspection Information - Office: Mobile Area Office
Inspection Nr: 105985154
Report ID: 0418600
Date Opened: 05/16/1990
Site Address:
Taylor Wharton Cryogenics
4075 Hamilton Blvd.
Theodore, AL 36590
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 568, Theodore, AL 36590
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3443
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/17/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/06/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360374706 | ||
| Complaint | 72873144 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 10/25/1990 | 11/09/1990 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 604405
Event: 05/15/1990
Employee struck and killed by projectile
Employees were hydrostatically testing a pressure vessel when a stopper plug, which was used to close off an outlet or inlet in the vessel, blew out and struck Employee #1 in the head. The stopper plug penetrated his hard hat and killed him.
Keywords: HEAD, PRESSURE VESSEL, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105985154 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |