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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1243715.015 - Guardian Industries Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Guardian Industries Corp.
300 S 5th Avenue E
De Witt, IA 52742
Mailing Address:
300 S 5th Avenue E, De Witt, IA 52742
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 327211/Flat Glass Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/27/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/09/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1222934 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:00 a.m. on June 4, 2017, Employee #1 was working in a control room and monitoring the loading of fuel into a new furnace within a building. While fuel was flowing into the furnace, the equipment failed and the flammable liquid fuel was released into the building. A series of alarms sounded. During his response to main instrument panel and controls, he determined emergency exit was necessary. When he was approximately 15 ft from the building, there was an explosion. Employee #1 was thrown several feet in the explosion and suffered entire body muscle strain. Five employees received medical attention, but Employee #1 was the only one hospitalized.
Keywords: Equipment Failure, Explosion, Flammable Liquid, Furnace
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1243715.015 | 53 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Furnace, kiln and oven operators |