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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 113895775 - Mcwane Inc. Dba Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Avenel Area Office
Site Address:
Mcwane Inc. Dba Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Co.
183 Sitgreaves St.
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3321
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/13/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/17/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 201310604 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 19100212 A01 | 06/19/1997 | 07/15/1997 | $0 | $4,000 | $0 | 07/07/1997 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were using a hydrostatic machine operating at 600 to 700 psi to test a 12 in. diameter metal pipe. The end of the pipe burst, and the metal parts flew back and struck Employee #1 in the stomach and Employee #2, who was standing about 10 ft away, on the arm. Employee #1 sustained internal injuries and was hospitalized in the trauma unit. Employee #2 sustained lacerations, but was not hospitalized.
Keywords: EQUIPMENT FAILURE, LACERATION, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY, WATER PIPE, ARM, FLYING OBJECT, METAL PIPE, STOMACH
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 113895775 | Hospitalized injury | Puncture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 113895775 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |