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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123332355 - B.E. & K. Construction Company
Inspection Information - Office: Hartford Area Office
Site Address:
B.E. & K. Construction Company
Route 163, Rand Whitney Containerboard
Montville, CT 06353
Mailing Address:
2000 International Park Drive, Birmingham, AL 35243
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/23/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/18/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100080019 | ||
| Referral | 902554328 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $35,000 | $0 | $0 | $49,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 19100147 C07 I | 03/14/1997 | 04/09/1997 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 D05 I | 03/14/1997 | 03/19/1997 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 02001 | Repeat | 19100147 D04 I | 03/14/1997 | 03/19/1997 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 through #4 were disconnecting the outlet flange on a sheet and tube heat exchanger. The flange disengaged, and a slug of steam and hot water shot out from the outlet port. All four workers sustained burns; Employees #1, #2, and #4 were hospitalized.
Keywords: UNSECURED, WORK RULES, STEAM, HEAT EXCHANGER, HOT WATER, BURN, MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, LOCKOUT, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123332355 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Millwrights | ||
| 2 | 123332355 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Millwrights | ||
| 3 | 123332355 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Construction laborers |