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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108575168 - John Jordan Service Co
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
John Jordan Service Co
2530 Indianapolis Boulevard
Whiting, IN 46394
Mailing Address:
2801 South English Station Road, Louisville, KY 40299
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/11/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/15/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360196729 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:00 p.m. on December 14, 1989, Employees #1 and #2 were sweat soldering connections on a condenser in a low temperature vapor recovery unit. An explosion took place inside the unit and Employee #1 was thrown into the air and landed on the top of the unit. He suffered a broken right arm, a dislocated hip, and a broken pelvis. Employee #2 was thrown into the air and landed on the ground. Employee #2 suffered two broken legs, internal injuries, and head and brain damage. A GASTECH continuous combustion monitor was in action while they were working.
Keywords: EJECTED, FRACTURE, HEAD, SOLDERING TORCH, EXPLOSION, DISLOCATED, PELVIS, ARM, BRAIN, HIP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108575168 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics | ||
| 2 | 108575168 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |