Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107530784 - Mohawk Steel Company
Inspection Information - Office: Oklahoma City Area Office
Site Address:
Mohawk Steel Company
3500 N. Toledo
Tulsa, OK 74115
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3433
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/21/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/19/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361121627 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| Current Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| 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 | 19100242 A | 11/21/1991 | 11/24/1991 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At about 11:50 a.m. on October 14, 1991, Employees #1 and #2 were hydro-testing a superheater. One of the employees noticed a leak near the manifold cap joint; however, the exact location of the leak could not be pinpointed and the workers increased the system pressure to about 2,150 psi. Employee #2 was on top of the heater looking for the leak. Employee #1 was on the ground observing the manifold cap gauge. The manifold cap exploded off the manifold pipe due to air expansive force. The concussion struck Employee #2 and knocked Employee #1 backwards and against metal portions of the heater. Employee #1 was pronounced dead on arrival by responding EMS personnel. Employee #2 was hospitalized.
Keywords: LEAK, AIR PRESSURE, FRACTURE, HEAD, HEATER, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107530784 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 107530784 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |
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