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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311934616 - Duke University
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Duke University
Levine Research Center
Durham, NC 27710
Mailing Address:
Dumc Box 3914, Durham, NC 27710
Union Status: Union
SIC:8221
NAICS: 611310/ Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/05/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Program Improvement
Case Closed: 04/14/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100359157 | ||
| Complaint | 206836686 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $35,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,000 |
| Current Penalty | $24,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,500 |
| 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 | 95012901 | 11/12/2008 | 12/31/2008 | $0 | $6,300 | $0 | 02/26/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 95012901 | 11/12/2008 | 12/31/2008 | $0 | $6,300 | $0 | 02/26/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100036 B02 | 11/12/2008 | 11/17/2008 | $0 | $6,300 | $0 | 02/26/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100036 D01 | 11/12/2008 | 11/17/2008 | $7,000 | $1,225 | $0 | 02/26/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100036 E02 | 11/12/2008 | 11/17/2008 | $0 | $6,300 | $0 | 02/26/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100037 A04 | 11/12/2008 | 11/17/2008 | $7,000 | $4,900 | $0 | 02/26/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100146 C02 | 11/12/2008 | 11/17/2008 | $3,500 | $2,450 | $0 | 02/26/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01008A | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 11/12/2008 | 12/31/2008 | $7,000 | $1,225 | $0 | 02/26/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01008B | Serious | 19100147 F03 II | 11/12/2008 | 11/17/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/26/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:25 p.m. on May 14, 2008, Employee #1 was bringing the steam system back on line. He opened two gate valves downstream of the pressure reducer valves on the one-third and the two-thirds systems. When Employee #1 opened the gate valves, the 8-in. strainer on the two-thirds system ruptured which caused steam and condensation to quickly flow into the room. As the room filled with steam and condensation, Employee #1 apparently attempted to exit the mechanical room through the double doors located on the northwest side of the room. Employee #1's body was discovered by the Durham Fire Department behind a large heat exchanger in the mechanical room, between heat exchanger PHWT&P-2 and a cinder block wall.
Keywords: BURN, STEAM LINE, RUPTURE, STEAM, VALVE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311934616 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |