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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 842922 - Oklahoma Nitrogen Co
Inspection Information - Office: Oklahoma City Area Office
Site Address:
Oklahoma Nitrogen Co
Hwy 15 W Of
Woodward, OK 73801
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1286, Woodward, OK 73801
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2873
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/09/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/29/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 900543190 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIGHT AN INDUSTRIAL WATER HEATER WHEN AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED, CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE BOILER STRUCTURE AND THE FIRE BOX OF THE HEATER. DUE TO AUTOMATIC CLOSING VALVES THE FLASH FIRE WAS LIMITED TO ONLY THE EXCESS VAPORS IN THE AREA. THE FIRE CONSUMED ALL THE EXCESS FLAMMABLE GAS VAPORS WHICH WERE PRESENT, WITH THE AUTOMATICALLY CLOSING VALVES SHUTTING OFF THE GAS FLOW TO THE HEATER UNIT AS SOON AS A PRESSURE DROP ACROSS THE SYSTEM WAS DETECTED. EMPLOYEE #1 RECEIVED BURNS TO HIS ARMS, ONE LEG AND NECK. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS SUBSEQUENTLY HOSPITALIZED AND IS IN STABLE CONDITION. NO HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS WERE RELEASED AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT. AN INVESTIGATION IS ALSO BEING MADE REGARDING THIS INCIDENT BY THE STATE BOILER INSPECTION OFFICE.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, EXPLOSION, NECK, ARM, WATER HEATER, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 842922 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |