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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309577310 - Rock Tenn Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Mobile Area Office
Site Address:
Rock Tenn Co.
Highway 80 West
Demopolis, AL 36732
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2611
NAICS: 322110/Pulp Mills
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/26/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/07/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100452770 | ||
| Complaint | 205248446 | Yes | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,500 |
| Current Penalty | $7,325 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,325 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 10/06/2006 | 11/27/2006 | $1,275 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100023 A09 | 10/06/2006 | 10/12/2006 | $1,275 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100023 D01 III | 10/06/2006 | 10/12/2006 | $1,275 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100147 C04 IIB | 10/06/2006 | 11/02/2006 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19100147 C06 IA | 10/06/2006 | 11/02/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100335 A01 I | 10/06/2006 | 10/26/2006 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On April 10, 2006, Employee #1 and some coworkers were working as boiler operators, in the process of bringing a pulp mill power boiler online. Employee #1 was the regular outside operator. This particular boiler was the standby boiler for a powerhouse. The heatup went smoothly for approximately four hours, according to boiler DCS records and operator statements. An outside operator went to the boiler to open the main steam header valve to place the boiler online. A few minutes later, Employee #1 went to the boiler to assist the first operator. He closed the free flow valve to allow the pressure in the boiler to build. An internal tube of the boiler ruptured and breached the outside wall of the boiler, dumping the hot water and steam into the boiler room. Employee #1 was behind the header and could not escape being exposed to the steam. According to other operators, Employee #1 stated that he crawled out from under the header and went upstairs, but not before he was burned over approximately 70 percent of his body. He died as a result of his burns.
Keywords: BURN, BOILER, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STEAM, EXPLOSION, PAPER, PRESSURE RELEASE, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309577310 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |