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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18272229 - Vulcan Materials Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Vulcan Materials Co., Inc.
6200 S. Ridge Rd.
Wichita, KS 67231
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 12283, Wichita, KS 67277
Union Status: Union
SIC:2812
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/18/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/21/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360638654 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,520 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,520 |
| Current Penalty | $1,890 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,890 |
| 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 | 19100252 D02 IV | 12/03/1986 | 12/06/1986 | $630 | $630 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100252 D02 VIC | 12/03/1986 | 12/06/1986 | $630 | $630 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100252 D02 XIVB | 12/03/1986 | 12/06/1986 | $630 | $630 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100252 D02 XIVE | 12/03/1986 | 12/06/1986 | $630 | $630 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 F08 | 12/03/1986 | 12/09/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #2 was using a torch to cut a U-bolt on the bypass piping next to a brine surge tank that potentially contained hydrogen gas in a vapor space in the upper portion of the tank. His job was to remove and replace the brine line that was connected to the top of the tank. Just before the accident, Employee #1 was on top of the tank unbolting the brine line. He was launched into the air by an explosion and struck against some piping or other structure, He was killed. Employee #2 was struck by piping and knocked backward. His head struck a curb and he was injured.
Keywords: HEAD, HYDROGEN, MAINTENANCE, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, GAS, TORCH, EXPLOSION, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18272229 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 18272229 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |