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Inspection: 305358012 - Prillaman & Pace, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Virginia Safety 8
Site Address:
Prillaman & Pace, Inc.
701 Orchard Ave.
Rocky Mount, VA 24115
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4667, Martinsville, VA 24115
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/06/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/06/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362311623 |
Investigation Summary
On July 24, 2002, Employee #1 was trying to start the #2 boiler when a coworker put a jumper on an atomizer in an attempt to energize the circuit. The main fuel switch was controlled by this circuit. When it energized, fuel was fed into the boiler. The fuel ignited and the boiler exploded. Employee #1 sustained burns over 80 percent of his body. He was transported to a hospital, where he died several days later.
Keywords:burn, work rules, boiler, fire, explosion, fuel oil, combustible dust, communication
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305358012 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |