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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 113168074 - Borough Of Kane, Pennsylvania
Inspection Information - Office: Erie Area Office
Site Address:
Borough Of Kane, Pennsylvania
112 Bayard Street
Kane, PA 16735
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4952
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: No Insp/Other
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/19/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/19/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100380252 |
Investigation Summary
On December 19, 2001, Employee #1, a municipal employee, was involved with the pressure testing of a new 170-ft-section of sewer line. Both ends of the sewer pipe had plugged connections. On one end, four lb of pressure was introduced and held for 17 minutes. On the opposite end, Employee #1 was looking into a manhole during the test, when the plug on that end failed. Parts of the plug and the wood securing the plug flew out through the manhole, striking Employee #1 in the face. He was killed by a concussion and fell into the manhole opening.
Keywords: SEWER, AIR PRESSURE, PRESSURE PIPING, PIPELINE, FALL, PIPE, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION, FLYING OBJECT, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 113168074 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |