Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107865776 - Rissler & Mcmurry Company
Inspection Information - Office: Wyoming Department Of Workforce Services - Osha Division
Site Address:
Rissler & Mcmurry Company
5684 Old West Yellowstone Hwy.
Casper, WY 82601
Mailing Address:
3245 N Salt Creek Hwy., Casper, WY 82601
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/16/1989
Emphasis: L:Constr
Case Closed: 08/07/1990
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 360608343 |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
Initial Penalty | $960 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $960 |
Current Penalty | $480 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $480 |
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 | GN030002 B | 12/20/1989 | 12/30/1989 | $480 | $480 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
2. | 01002 | Serious | 27110105 A14 A | 12/20/1989 | 12/30/1989 | $480 | $480 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A 1,000 gallon atmospheric storage tank containing approximately 750 to 900 gallons of antifreeze was being pressurized with a 130 psi air compressor to check for leaks in a boiler heating system. As Employee #1 further opened the line valve to get more fluid flowing into the system, one end of the tank ruptured. The force propelled the skid mounted tank 8 to 10 ft into Employee #1, hurling him 10 ft from the tank through an open doorway into the building. Employee #1 died.
Keywords: AIR PRESSURE, MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, STORAGE TANK, RUPTURE, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 107865776 | Fatality | Other | Crane and tower operators |