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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17714064 - Mechanical Construction, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Osha Philadelphia Area Office
Inspection Nr: 17714064
Report ID: 0317000
Date Opened: 03/22/1994
Site Address:
Mechanical Construction, Inc.
Delaware Ave. & Green St.
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
Mailing Address:
1500 Chester Pike, Eddystone, PA 19022
Union Status: Union
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/29/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/29/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360468060 |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 14316491
Event: 03/21/1994
Employees injured by sludge when tank explodes
Employees were performing hot work on a tank. The tank blew off the foundation, releasing a tidal wave of sludge. Employees #1 through #18 were injured when they ingested the sludge and were swept away by it.
Keywords: EXPLOSION, TANK, CONSTRUCTION, WELDING, SLUDGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17714064 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 17714064 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 17714064 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 17714064 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 17714064 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 17714064 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 17714064 | Non Hospitalized injury | Dermatitis | Occupation not reported |