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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3032398 - Walter Kidde Aerospace, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Walter Kidde Aerospace, Inc.
2500 Airport Rd.
Wilson, NC 27893
Mailing Address:
Rt. 1, Airport Rd., Wilson, NC 27893
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3569
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/16/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/16/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360260467 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working on the assembly of an actuating component of an aircraft fire suppression system. The component was a metal jacket or cartridge into which a charge of 0.16 grams of hexanitrostilbene (HNS) and 0.16 grams of lead azide was introduced. After introduction of the explosives, the cartridge was pressed and a Mylar disk was placed and set on the charge. During seating of the disk using the cotton tip of a Q-tip, the explosives detonated, causing severe injuries to both of Employee #1's hands. The cause of the premature detonation could not be determined.
Keywords: FIRE EXT SYSTEM, AIRCRAFT, EXPLOSIVES, EXPLOSION, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3032398 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |