Inspection Detail

Inspection: 300178639 - Kueffer Crane & Hoist Service, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta West Area Office

Inspection Nr: 300178639

Report ID: 0418200

Date Opened: 06/09/1998

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

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100200302

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200200533

Event: 06/02/1998

One employee killed, one burned by steam release

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

Investigated Inspection
#	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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