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Inspection: 308573237 - Turner Industries Group, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Peoria
Site Address:
Turner Industries Group, Llc
2200 E. Eldorado St.
Decatur, IL 62525
Mailing Address:
Po Box 2750, Baton Rouge, LA 70821
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7699
NAICS: 811310/Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/26/2006
Emphasis:
Close Case:11/02/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100272632 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately, 3:15 p.m. on July 11, 2006, Employees #1, #2, and #3 were draining the solids in Boiler #2, (Serial Number 2717, Manufacturer # 4097). Employee #1 was opening an 18-in. by 22-in. inspection door to the combustion chamber. Employees #2 and #3 entered the area just before the door opened and were approximately 20 ft to 30 ft away from the inspection door. Employee #1 used a come-a-long to open the door, when an unknown quantity (estimated at thousands of gallons) of a hot liquid mixture of coal, limestone, sand, gravel and water spilled out, striking Employees # 1, # 2, and # 3. Employees #1, #2, and #3 sustained seveer thermal burns. Employee #1 died as a result of his injuries. Employees #2 and #3 were hospitalized and treated for their injuries.
Keywords:boiler, cleaning, chemical burn, combustible liquid, door, burn, chemical
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308573237 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |