Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300178639 - Kueffer Crane & Hoist Service, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta West Area Office
Site Address:
Kueffer Crane & Hoist Service, Inc.
317 Covered Bridge Road S. W.
Cartersville, GA 30120
Mailing Address:
1650 Spectrum Drive N. W., Lawrenceville, GA 30243
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7699
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/17/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/08/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100200302 |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2, both mechanics for Kueffer Crane and Hoist Service, Inc., were working inside the Bowen Georgia Power Plant in Cartersville, GA. The steam relief valve malfunctioned and vented steam into their area, instead of through the roof and outside the building. Employee #1 was killed and Employee #2 suffered severe burns over his upper body.
Keywords: BURN, WORK RULES, MECHANIC, STEAM, HIGH PRESSURE, VALVE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, MECH MALFUNCTION, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300178639 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 300178639 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |
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