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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106538333 - Twehous Excavating Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Saint Louis Area Office
Site Address:
Twehous Excavating Company, Inc.
8514 Liberty Road
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1622
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/25/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/15/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360339139 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,750 |
| Current Penalty | $870 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $870 |
| 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 | 19260020 B02 | 10/31/1991 | 12/18/1991 | $435 | $875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 10/31/1991 | 11/18/1991 | $435 | $875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a bulldozer operator, was prying out a tree stump when a tilt cylinder hydraulic line failed. Because the accident occurred approximately six hours into the work shift, the manifold and oil were hot. The hot oil sprayed directly at Employee #1 and is believed to have ignited as it contacted and passed the manifold. Employee #1 suffered third-degree burns over approximately 40 percent of his body, including possible respiratory involvement. He was killed. Subsequent investigation determined that the hydraulic line was installed backward, resulting in detrimental stresses at the coupling.
Keywords: BURN, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, HYDRAULIC FLUID, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HYDRAULIC LINE, BULLDOZER, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106538333 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |