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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2395341 - U.S. Contractors, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
U.S. Contractors, Inc.
2401 5th Ave. South
Texas City, TX 77590
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box Drawer 447, Clute, TX 77531
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1796
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/17/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/17/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360345342 |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were helping to pressurize a hydrogen unit heat exchange to test for leaks. The housing was removed from a floating head cover, exposing an expansion joint. Employee #2 was standing on top of the exchange tightening bolts on the floating head. Employee #1 was observing from directly in front of the expansion joint. The exchange was pressurized with nitrogen to 370 psi. Coworkers were applying a soap solution to the connections when the expansion joint failed. The front of the joint flew about 40 to 50 feet forward, striking and killing Employee #1. The force of the explosion broke Employee #2's left ankle. He was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: WORK RULES, BOILER, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, EXPLOSION, HEAT EXCHANGER, ANKLE, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2395341 | Occupation Not Listed |