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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307812867 - O'Connor Company
Inspection Information - Office: Wyoming Department Of Workforce Services - Osha Division
Site Address:
O'Connor Company
2178 Hilight Road
Gillette, WY 82718
Mailing Address:
1221 Concourse Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5074
NAICS: 423720/Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/03/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/18/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100980804 | ||
| Inspection | 307812784 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,375 |
| Current Penalty | $2,531 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,531 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 27110105 BVI A | 04/18/2005 | 05/06/2005 | $1,875 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260050 C | 04/18/2005 | 05/21/2005 | $656 | $875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On November 1, 2004, Employee #1, a systems operator, and Employee #2, a supervisor, working for Viking Explosives and Supply Inc., were present at the job site while Employee #3, a technician working for the O'Connor Co., was performing inspections on a boiler in Gillette, WY. Viking Explosives and Supply Inc. purchased the replacement boiler from the O'Connor Co. On November 29, 2004, the boiler installation was performed by a third party, Powder River Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. During the final installation check up, the third party reported that the boiler would not light off. As part of the purchase contract, the O'Connor Co. sent Employee #3 to perform start-up checks on the boiler. During this process, the boiler exploded. Employee #1 was instantly killed, Employee #2 was seriously injured and Employee #3 was critically injured.
Keywords: BOILER, EXPLOSION, LACERATION, CONCUSSION, PUNCTURE, INSTALLING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307812867 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Mechanical controls and valve repairers |