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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303565808 - C. O. Classen Mechanical, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
C. O. Classen Mechanical, Inc.
66 George St
Charleston, SC 29424
Mailing Address:
P O Box 71454, North Charleston, SC 29415
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/11/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/24/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100372846 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 10012 A | 01/18/2002 | 02/20/2002 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B06 I | 01/18/2002 | 02/20/2002 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 30008 A | 01/18/2002 | 01/25/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Two employees entered a manhole pit to replace a by-pass line on a steam pipe (trap for condensate from steam). The valves in this section of piping had been closed and the employees began to loosen the pipe at the joint using pipe wrenches. Apparently the steam leakage built up pressure in the line and the pipe broke at the threads nearest Employee #1. It was discovered that a thinner walled pipe was used on this section when it was installed and the thinner pipe was the one that broke. Steam escaped and severely burned Employee #1 over 80 percent of his body and also burned Employee #2's hands. Employee #1 died from his injuries approximately three days later in the hospital. Employee #2 was treated for burns but was not hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, STEAM LINE, CONFINED SPACE, RUPTURE, STEAM, MANHOLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303565808 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | ||
| 2 | 303565808 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |