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Inspection: 15168859 - American Stairway Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Memphis Office - Safety
Inspection Nr: 15168859
Report ID: 0454711
Date Opened: 08/10/1984
Site Address:
American Stairway Incorporated
3807 Lamar Ave
Memphis, TN 38118
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2431
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/10/1984
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/10/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360599807 |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 14550008
Event: 08/09/1984
COMPRESSED AIR TANK EXPLODED
A CURTIS, 20 HORSE POWER AIR COMPRESSOR HAD JUST BEEN SHUT OFF BY EMPLOYEE #3 BECAUSE HE SAID IT WAS MAKING A "SQUEEKING NOISE". ABOUT 30 SECONDS LATER, WITHOUT WARNING, THE TANK EXPLODED. NO CAUSE OF THE EXPLOSION COULD BE DETERMINED.
Keywords: COMPRESSOR, AIR RECEIVER, COMPRESSED AIR, EXPLOSION, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15168859 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 15168859 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 15168859 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 15168859 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 15168859 | Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 15168859 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 15168859 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |