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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 127400216 - Rural Metro Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Rural Metro Corporation
U S Highway 12
Burns Harbor, IN 46304
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2561, Chesterton, IN 46304
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/27/2001
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/31/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362662603 |
Investigation Summary
On May 1, 2001, Employees #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 were removing a shut-off valve from a 10-in. coke-oven gas line. After the valve flange bolts were loosened, coke-oven gas condensate trapped in the down leg broke loose. The condensate sprayed the Employees and the surrounding immediate area. This tar like by-product was ignited by a gas heater below. Employees #3, #4, #5 and #7 were injured but not hospitalized; Employee #2 was burned and hospitalized; and Employees #1 and #6 were killed.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE VAPORS, BURN, COKE OVEN, HEATER, FIRE, GAS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 127400216 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Firefighting occupations |