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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106621311 - Thompson Custom Machine Works, Ltd
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Thompson Custom Machine Works, Ltd
222 S. 4th
Conway Springs, KS 67031
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7692
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/15/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/07/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360637805 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 11 | 4 | 15 | |||
| Current Violations | 11 | 4 | 15 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,075 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,075 |
| Current Penalty | $1,998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,998 |
| 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 | 19100147 C01 | 12/28/1992 | 04/01/1993 | $150 | $225 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C05 I | 12/28/1992 | 04/01/1993 | $150 | $225 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 12/28/1992 | 04/01/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100215 A01 | 12/28/1992 | 04/01/1993 | $150 | $300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100215 A04 | 12/28/1992 | 01/06/1993 | $195 | $300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100215 B09 | 12/28/1992 | 03/01/1993 | $195 | $300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01006A | Serious | 19100219 D01 | 12/28/1992 | 03/01/1993 | $150 | $225 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01006B | Serious | 19100219 E03 I | 12/28/1992 | 03/01/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01007A | Serious | 19100253 F04 IC | 12/28/1992 | 12/31/1992 | $245 | $375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01007B | Serious | 19100253 F06 IVA | 12/28/1992 | 12/31/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01007C | Serious | 19100253 F06 V | 12/28/1992 | 12/31/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01008 | Serious | 19100253 F06 II | 12/28/1992 | 12/31/1992 | $245 | $375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 01009 | Serious | 19101030 C01 I | 12/28/1992 | 06/01/1993 | $200 | $300 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 14. | 01010 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 12/28/1992 | 04/01/1993 | $200 | $225 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 15. | 01011A | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 12/28/1992 | 04/01/1993 | $118 | $225 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 16. | 01011B | Serious | 19101200 H | 12/28/1992 | 04/01/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 17. | 02001 | Other | 19100151 B | 12/28/1992 | 04/01/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 18. | 02002 | Other | 19100219 C02 I | 12/28/1992 | 01/08/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 19. | 02003 | Other | 19100253 B04 III | 12/28/1992 | 03/01/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 20. | 02004 | Other | 19100253 F07 IA | 12/28/1992 | 12/31/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were conducting a safety inspection of an acetylene generator. Employee #3 was standing outside the generator room about 5 ft away observing Employees #1 and #2. The acetylene generator was drained and flushed with water. Employee #1 then removed the inspection plate and used a hose to wash the generator's inside walls. While he was hosing the walls, he instructed Employee #2 to open the valves on top of the generator. As Employee #2 was opening the valves, an explosion occurred within the generator room, killing Employee #1 and burning Employees #2 and #3. Apparently, acetylene fumes within the room ignited.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, ACETYLENE, EXPLOSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106621311 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 106621311 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 106621311 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |