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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305206252 - Citizens Thermal Energy
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Citizens Thermal Energy
Manhole G/1851
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Mailing Address:
Scott E. Herald, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Union Status: Union
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/17/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/27/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362661852 | ||
| Complaint | 202567756 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
On October 10, 2002, Employee #1 entered into a confined space, a manhole, without initiating any lockout or tag out procedures, and attempted to repair a high pressure, high temperature, steam trap line. Employee #1 apparently had tried to remove the trap and was moving within the manhole and apparently struck an internally deteriorated blow down line, causing it to separate from the steam line and releasing 700 to 800 degree Fahrenheit, 250 p.s.i. steam into the confined space. This resulted in blowing Employee #1 out of the manhole, and his receiving third degree full thickness burns over 95 percent of his body. Employee #1 died approximately 10 hours later at the hospital.
Keywords: BURN, STEAM LINE, CONFINED SPACE, LOCKOUT, STEAM, MANHOLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305206252 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Mechanical controls and valve repairers |