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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1709349.015 - Us Premier Tube Mills
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Us Premier Tube Mills
2855 Michigan Road
Madison, IN 47250
Mailing Address:
2855 Michigan Road, Madison, IN 47250
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 331210/Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/02/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/06/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 2100640 | Yes | |
| Referral | 2100035 | Yes | |
| Accident | 2118021 |
Investigation Summary
At 1:00 p.m. on November 6, 2023, an employee was working by himself towards the end of his shift. The employee rolled an argon cylinder and brought an empty acetylene cylinder inside the garage bay. Without witnesses or surveillance footage, it cannot be determined what the employee's task was. While the employee was in the garage bay, a gas explosion occurred with the acetylene cylinder. This resulted in a loss of limbs, ruptured aorta, shrapnel lodged in the head, and extreme blood loss. The employee was transferred to a hospital in Louisville, where he died from his injuries during surgery.
Keywords: Acetylene, Argon, Arm, Cylinder, Explosion, Gas, Head, Leg, Loss Of Blood, Shrapnel, Working Alone
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1709349.015 | 31 | M | Fatality | Machinery maintenance occupations |