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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119905149 - Dresser-Rand Co
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Dresser-Rand Co
29 Palms Base Marine Corp Combat Center
Twenty-Nine Palms, CA 92277
Mailing Address:
100 Chemung Street, Painted Post, NY 14870
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5084
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/01/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/01/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362034464 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $370 | $0 | $5,370 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,370 | $0 | $2,370 |
| 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 | 1509 C | 07/24/1996 | 08/12/1996 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 08/22/1996 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1509 A | 07/24/1996 | 08/12/1996 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 08/22/1996 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 6874 B | 07/24/1996 | 07/29/1996 | $2,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 08/22/1996 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, of the engine processor division of Dresser-Rand Company, was engaged in the start up of a natural gas compressor system. He was troubleshooting a Wankesha internal combustion compressor engine, serial #5346984, trying to get a spark from spark plug #1. The compressor's engine starter was driven by pressure from a natural gas field supply line. The starter's exhaust line had been opened. Employee #1 made a gap in the wire from the coil to the spark plug and was turning on the engine when the spark ignited the gas. Employee #1 suffered serious burns on his hands and face.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, IGNITION SYSTEM, NATURAL GAS, ENGINE, SPARK, FACE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119905149 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Mechanical engineering technicians |