Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3049301 - Grossman Iron & Steel Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Grossman Iron & Steel Company, Inc.
1007 South King Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Mailing Address:
Five North Market, St. Louis, MO 63102
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5093
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/21/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/10/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360260400 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, working alone, had cut the tops off five 55-gallon steel drums that had contained a flammable liquid, using a standard cutting torch. As he started to cut the top off the sixth drum, it exploded. The top of the drum separated, struck Employee #1 in the head, and landed 200 ft away. Employee #1 was wearing welding glasses, gloves, and a respirator. He was semiconscious when he was transported to the hospital.
Keywords: HEAD, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, DRUM, TORCH, EXPLOSION, COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID, STRUCK BY, CUTTING AND BURNING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3049301 | Hospitalized injury | Hernia | Occupation not reported |