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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305014714 - Newstech Pa, Lp
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
Newstech Pa, Lp
6 Horwith Drive
Northampton, PA 18067
Mailing Address:
6 Horwith Drive, Northampton, PA 18067
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2611
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/02/2002
Emphasis: L:Loto
Case Closed: 12/31/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101320448 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $16,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,450 |
| Current Penalty | $13,160 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,160 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100023 A03 | 11/15/2002 | 12/18/2002 | $1,400 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 11/15/2002 | 11/25/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100023 C03 | 11/15/2002 | 12/18/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 11/15/2002 | 11/25/2002 | $3,920 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 D | 11/15/2002 | 11/25/2002 | $3,920 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004 | Serious | 19100176 B | 11/15/2002 | 12/03/2002 | $2,800 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01005 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 11/15/2002 | 12/18/2002 | $1,120 | $1,400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 02001 | Other | 19100178 L06 | 11/15/2002 | 11/25/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 11, 2002, Employees #1, #2, and #3 were disassembling a mixer unit on the paper recycling process line, which was powered by both steam and electricity. They had removed the bolts on the mixer unit when the sole plate blew out and struck and killed Employee #1. Employees #2 and #3 sustained serious burns from the escaping jets of steam and were hospitalized. The sudden pressure release was apparently caused by an electric control valve on the steam line that did not fully close. This allowed steam pressure to build up in the process line between the mixer and an upstream medium consistency pump. Line pressure in the process line was approximately 150 psi, equivalent to the steam line pressure. While the electric energy sources were isolated and locked out, the steam line was not.
Keywords: WORK RULES, STEAM, VALVE, BURN, MECHANIC, LOCKOUT, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, MILL--PLANT, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305014714 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Helpers, mechanics and repairers |