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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123692527 - Western Staff Services
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Abingdon (Field Office) - Safety 0355110
Site Address:
Western Staff Services
Government Plant Rd.
Saltville, VA 24379
Mailing Address:
123 S Chestnut St., Marion, VA 24354
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7361
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/24/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/24/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 900637562 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 through #8, of PCS Phosphate, Inc., were using jackhammers and a water hose to remove built up deposits of tricalcium phosphate (a feed supplement) from a kiln vent duct. During this maintenance procedure a larger than normal piece of the build-up came loose and fell down the incinerator's vent chamber (plenum), creating negative air pressure. A large, explosive gust of hot air and dust escaped through both vent openings, causing heat/steam burns to employees who were using jackhammers and water hoses at the vent openings. The exhausting gases were so great that employees were knocked down from the force. Employees #5, #6 and #8 were hospitalized. The others were treated and released.
Keywords: EXHAUST SYSTEM, DUCT, KILN, STEAM, BURN, MAINTENANCE, HIGH PRESSURE, INCINERATOR, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123692527 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machinery maintenance occupations | ||
| 2 | 123692527 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machinery maintenance occupations | ||
| 3 | 123692527 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machinery maintenance occupations |