Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123570202 - International Cylinder Manufacturing Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
International Cylinder Manufacturing Inc
27711 Katy Freeway
Katy, TX 77494
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3593
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/14/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/04/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361144116 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $800 | $0 | $8,300 |
| Current Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 |
| 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 C01 | 06/16/1997 | 07/19/1997 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 06/16/1997 | 07/19/1997 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 06/16/1997 | 07/19/1997 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19040008 | 06/16/1997 | 06/20/1997 | $0 | $500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 06/16/1997 | 08/02/1997 | $0 | $300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On or about April 12, 1997, Employee #1 and a coworker were running a hydraulic pressure test procedure on a motion compensatory cylinder when the flange blew off. It struck Employee #1 in the head, killing him instantly. Approximately 10 bolts had been used to secure the 2.44-in.-thick flange to the cylinder, but the bolts had not been inspected to determine if they were the correct length to secure the part. The bolts were stripped away when the flange blew. The length of thread going into the flange head was 1.375 in. Eight of the 10 bolts were 2.75 in., 2.625 in., or 2.5 in.; the length of all bolts should have been approximately 3.81 in.
Keywords: HEAD, CYLINDER, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, OIL RIG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123570202 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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