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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17903816 - Rochester Shoe Tree Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Concord Area Office
Site Address:
Rochester Shoe Tree Co., Inc.
1 Cedar Lane
Ashland, NH 03217
Mailing Address:
Po Box 746, Ashland, NH 03217
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2499
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/01/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/29/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360390389 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,375 |
| Current Penalty | $900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $900 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 07/29/1993 | 08/31/1993 | $900 | $1,375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
An ignition source, probably a Diehl ripsaw, caused a small fire and/or deflagration at the dust collection system baghouse. Witnesses reported hearing a low-pitched rumble, similar to the one heard prior to the last explosion in 1990. They then looked up to the return air ducts to see a large volume of dust blow out, followed by a flame. A secondary explosion occurred and the resulting pressure wave pushed out a section of wall in the opposite end of the plant. Employees #1 through #8 were injured; Employees #5 and #8 were hospitalized.
Keywords: DUST, WALL, FIRE, DUST COLLECTOR, EXPLOSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17903816 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 17903816 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 17903816 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 17903816 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 17903816 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 17903816 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 17903816 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 17903816 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |