Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123927261 - American Air Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
American Air Co.
5400 Hillsdale
Visalia, CA 93291
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/14/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/15/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 76276120 | Yes | |
| Accident | 362090540 |
Investigation Summary
Contrary to company policy, Employee #1 failed to check the pressure gauge or ballcock valve to verify the pressure status on a 6-inch water line (chiller water) prior to removing an end cap. The end cap was under approximately 50 psi of pressure. When Employee #1 released the coupling clamp that was securing the end cap, the cap flew off and struck Employee #1 in the head and face, causing severe trauma. Employee #1 was initially treated at the medical facility on site, but then was transferred to Kaweah Delta Hospital in Visalia, CA.
Keywords: HEAD, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, FACE, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123927261 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |
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