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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3335932 - Tultex Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Roanoke (Regional Office) -Safety 0355118
Site Address:
Tultex Corporation
101 Commonwealth Boulevard
Martinsville, VA 24112
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 5191, Martinsville, VA 24112
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2253
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/30/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/26/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360606552 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $13,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,875 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 510001 A | 12/29/1993 | 02/04/1994 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 510001 A | 12/29/1993 | 01/10/1994 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100178 L | 12/29/1993 | 01/05/1994 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 5:45 p.m. on July 3, 1993, Employee #1 was in a man cage attached to a forklift being operated by Employee #2. Employee #1 was approximately 10 to 12 feet above the floor level, attempting to open a steam valve 6 in. in diameter. The valve ruptured, scalding Employee #1. Employee #2 jumped from the forklift and sustained an abrasion and bruises. Employee #1 was thrown from the man cage. He was transported to the hospital, where he died of steam burns at approximately 8:30 p.m. on July 4, 1993.
Keywords: BURN, EJECTED, RUPTURE, STEAM, HOT WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3335932 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Millwrights | ||
| 2 | 3335932 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Machine operators, not specified |