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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106441330 - Industrial Boiler Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Savannah Area Office
Site Address:
Industrial Boiler Company, Inc.
221 Law Street
Thomasville, GA 31799
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 2258, Thomasville, GA 31799
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3443
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/22/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/23/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360127625 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | 06/08/1994 | 07/26/1994 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were attempting to test fire the pilot light on a boiler that was approximately 18 feet long by 8 1/2 feet in diameter. Employee #1 was working on the left side of the blower (when standing in front looking at the boiler). Employee #2 was in front of the blower looking into the sight glass to verify the pilot ignition. When the explosion occurred, the front and rear doors were blown off the boiler. The left front door struck and killed Employee #1. Employee #2 was uninjured because he was protected by the blower. Investigation determined that the safety valve was faulty and had permitted gas to enter the boiler (maximum air and gas for approximately 75 seconds prior to the explosion). In addition, the control panel was improperly wired. Malfunctioning, the control panel turned on the gas when the blowers were turned on. The area where the work was being done was referred to as the test pit. The area was within the common area of the shop and was not isolated from the other work area in any way.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE VAPORS, INADEQUATE MAINT, BOILER, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, EXPLOSION, VALVE, STRUCK BY, DOOR, MECH MALFUNCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106441330 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 106441330 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |