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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123782161 - A B B Power Generation, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
A B B Power Generation, Inc.
Ky Utilties Co., P. O. Box 510
Burgin, KY 40310
Mailing Address:
Steam Turbine Div. 5309 Commonwealth Cntr Pkwy, Midlothian, VA 23112
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3511
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/24/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/29/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362002933 |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were inspecting a combustion turbine during a changeover from natural gas to diesel fuel oil. Employee #1 saw a leak and attempted to repair it with a wrench while the unit was still running. A pipe carrying fuel oil under pressure came loose and saturated Employee #1 with the fuel oil. The heat from the turbine ignited the fuel, causing a fire that engulfed Employee #1. Employee #2 tried to extinguish the fire on Employee #1 and suffered second-degree burns on his right hand. Employee #1 later died from his burns.
Keywords: LEAK, FUEL OIL, COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID, PIPE, BURN, REPAIR, FIRE, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123782161 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical power installers and repairers |