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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305960734 - Steve'S Welding Service
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Steve'S Welding Service
1145 Destrehan
Harvey, LA 70058
Mailing Address:
2737 Isabelle Dr, Marrero, LA 70072
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3548
NAICS: 333992/Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/21/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/01/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100554294 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:45 a.m. on August 19, 2003, Employee #1 and two coworkers were demolishing three pressure vessels using cutting torches. Employee #1 was cutting the skirt of the vessel from the inside. After making a circumferential cut on each side of the vessel, the upper part of the skirt, which was attached to the cement vessel counterweight broke. The cement and upper portion bent along the area between the two circumferential cuts (hinge point), striking Employee #1 between the ground and the lower section of the vessel. The impact of falling section caused traumatic injuries to multiple regions of his body that were fatal.
Keywords: PRESSURE VESSEL, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, CUTTING AND BURNING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305960734 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |