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Inspection: 2417434 - Hamann Construction Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Appleton
Site Address:
Hamann Construction Co.
1226 W. Water St.
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 247, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1541
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/24/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/25/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 909787640 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
A CONSTRUCTION COMPANY WAS RENOVATING AN INCINERATOR AT A LIQUID SMOKE MANUFACTURER. THE PIPE USED TO FEED CHARCOAL DUST INTO THE INCINERATOR BECAME FILLED WITH CHARCOAL DUST. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO FIT THE PIPE TO THE CEILING OF THE INCINERATOR, EMPLOYEE #2 REMOVED THE END CAP, RELEASING THE ACCUMULATED CHARCOAL DUST. THE DUST MADE CONTACT WITH A PROPANE HEATER BEING USED INSIDE A TEMPORARY ENCLOSURE AROUND THE INCINERATOR. A FLASH FIRE RESULTED, INFLICTING BURNS ON EMPLOYEES #1 THROUGH #4.
Keywords:burn, dust, coal dust, heater, fire, construction
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2417434 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 2417434 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 2417434 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |