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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108105099 - Aee Planta Daguao
Inspection Information - Office: Pr-E-Carolina 0257230
Site Address:
Aee Planta Daguao
Carr. P.R. #3 Km 5.8
Ceiba, PR 00635
Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 4267, San Juan, PR 00936
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/18/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/07/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360484869 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 6A0001 | 06/04/1991 | 07/19/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100160 B06 | 06/04/1991 | 07/19/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100160 B09 | 06/25/1991 | 07/19/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Three untrained employees were assigned to install seven gas cylinders containing carbon dioxide in a fixed extinguishing system. After they installed six cylinders, one of the employees connected the control head on the second cylinder's valve. He did not know that the system needed to be in set position before the cylinder valve was connected. When the employee connected the control head, he caused a sudden activation of the system and the release of carbon dioxide into the room. While trying to escape, he injured his head. He required 12 sutures and was hospitalized for his injury. A second employee sustained contusions to his chest and right knee.
Keywords: CHEST, KNEE, HEAD, INSTALLING, CYLINDER, WORK RULES, CARBON DIOXIDE, UNTRAINED, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108105099 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Supervisors, mechanics and repairers | ||
| 2 | 108105099 | Non Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Machinery maintenance occupations |