Inspection Detail
Inspection: 124042904 - Inland Container Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Inland Container Corporation
State Road 63 North
Newport, IN 47966
Mailing Address:
Po Box 428, Newport, IN 47966
Union Status: Union
SIC:2653
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/22/1994
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/14/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361308695 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,810 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,810 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 08/09/1994 | 08/27/1994 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 D03 | 08/09/1994 | 11/02/1994 | $1,125 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 F01 | 08/09/1994 | 11/02/1994 | $1,685 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:45 p.m. on or about June 15, 1994, Employees #1, #2, and #3 completed repairs on a paper stock feed screw and removed lockout devices. Employee #1 cleared Employees #2 and #3 from the danger zone and initiated start-up procedures for tryout. Employees #2 and #3 heard a steam leak from the repair area flange, which was under pressurized conditions, and got hand tools to tighten the flange bolts. Employees #2 and #3 entered the danger zone and started tightening the flange bolts. When the motorized feed screw was started, steam blew a plug of paper from the feed screw, releasing steam into the area and burning Employees #1 through #3. Employees #1 through #3 were transported to the hospital. Employee #1 was treated and released on June 16, 1994. Employee #2 was treated and released on June 22, 1994. Employee #3 required skin grafts and was still hospitalized as of June 28, 1994.
Keywords: BURN, STEAM, PAPER, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124042904 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors, mechanics and repairers | ||
| 2 | 124042904 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machinery maintenance occupations | ||
| 3 | 124042904 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machinery maintenance occupations |
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