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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125738823 - Flowserve Corportion
Inspection Information - Office: Ca-E-Concord (R2-D2)
Site Address:
Flowserve Corportion
3400 East Second Street Valero Refinery
Benicia, CA 94510
Mailing Address:
6077 Egret Court, Benicia, CA 94510
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/04/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/11/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361724321 |
Investigation Summary
Employee # 1, working in the hydrogen production unit of a petroleum refinery, was using a Hytorc 4XCLT hydraulic wrench to remove nuts from studs that were holding the head onto the end of a heat-exchanger. The wrench is designed to be abutted against a stationary object and held in place during operation, until the nut breaks free. The employee placed the wrench on the nut with his left hand and activated the wrench using a remote button with his right hand. He had not positioned the wrench against a stationary object, and his fingers were between the wrench handle and the heat-exchanger flange. As the wrench tightened on the nut, it turned and pinched the employee's hand against the flange. Employee # 1 suffered a partial amputation of his left ring finger.
Keywords: ROTATING PARTS, AMPUTATED, FINGER, CAUGHT BETWEEN, HYDRAULIC TOOL, HEAT EXCHANGER, HAND TOOL, REFINERY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125738823 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Mechanical engineering technicians |