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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1400586.015 - Highland Light Steam Laundry, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tarrytown Area Office
Site Address:
Highland Light Steam Laundry, Inc.
4 John Walsh Blvd.
Peekskill, NY 10566
Mailing Address:
4 John Walsh Blvd., Peekskill, NY 10566
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 812331/Linen Supply
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/20/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/15/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1454958 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 6:11 a.m. on December 20, 2018, Employee #1 was repairing and testing an expansion tank that he brought from home. He hammered out dents and welded seams using company equipment prior to the start of his work shift. He constructed an air coupling adaptor from various components. He used 100 psi shop air, without a pressure gauge, to fill the tank and perform a leak check. When the tank filled with air, it failed catastrophically. The tank rocketed upward, struck Employee #1 in the face, and knocked him unconscious. He sustained a fractured left jaw and concussion and was hospitalized.
Keywords: Air Pressure, Concussion, Couplings, Equipment Failure, Face, Fracture, Head, High Pressure, Jaw, Leak, Repair, Struck By, Tank, Unconsciousness, Welding
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1400586.015 | 51 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machinery maintenance occupations |