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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110468261 - Wire Rope Corporation Of America, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Kansas City Area Office
Site Address:
Wire Rope Corporation Of America, Inc.
2100 Manchester Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64126
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3496
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/17/1994
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/03/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361071269 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $32,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $32,400 |
| Current Penalty | $8,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,125 |
| 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 | 12/20/1994 | 01/22/1995 | $3,250 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100110 B08 XI | 12/20/1994 | 01/22/1995 | $3,250 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19100110 D14 | 12/20/1994 | 01/22/1995 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004A | Other | 19100147 C04 II | 12/20/1994 | 04/22/1995 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004B | Other | 19100147 C06 I | 12/20/1994 | 04/22/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004C | Other | 19100147 F02 I | 12/20/1994 | 01/22/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01005A | Other | 19100332 B01 | 12/20/1994 | 02/22/1995 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01005B | Serious | 19100333 B02 I | 12/20/1994 | 02/22/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01006A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 12/20/1994 | 01/22/1995 | $1,625 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01006B | Serious | 19101200 H02 III | 12/20/1994 | 01/22/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:00 a.m. on October 27, 1994, Employee #1 was conducting a test of the propane vaporization system at the Wire Rope Corp. of America plant in Kansas City, MO. After having turned the valves, releasing propane, Employee #1 rode into the vaporization building area on a company motor scooter. He apparently smelled a leak and put the scooter in reverse, which sparked and ignited the propane. Employee #1 was 48 feet from the point of blast--the blast was 20 ft high and had a 70 ft radius. The employee ran for approximately 100 yards before being caught by the blast. Employees who talked to Employee #1 heard him say "I made a mistake putting the scooter in reverse." The scooter was found in reverse. Employee #1 died on November 9, 1994, of complications from severe burns (the death certificate was not obtained). The employer states that the employee died of heart failure due to the severity of his burns.
Keywords: BURN, LEAK, SCOOTER--3 WHEEL, WORK RULES, FIRE, EXPLOSION, VALVE, PROPANE, SPARK, BACKING UP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110468261 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Machinery maintenance occupations |