Inspection Detail

Inspection: 113790307 - L. V. Allen & Son Excavation

Inspection Information - Office: Augusta Area Office

Inspection Nr: 113790307

Report ID: 0111100

Date Opened: 08/09/2006

Site Address:
L. V. Allen & Son Excavation
295 Harry Howes Road
Sanford, ME 04073

Mailing Address:
379 Harry Howes Road, Sanford, ME 04073

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1629

NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 10/02/2006

Emphasis: S:Construction Fatalities

Case Closed: 10/02/2006

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102237450

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202220554

Event: 08/09/2006

Employee Is Injured While Pressure Washing Equipment

On August 9, 2006, Employee #1 was pressure cleaning equipment with a 300 pound tank with 10 psi. The end of the tank blew off, propelling its top 147 feet. Also the metal bands holding the tank broke loose and struck Employee #1. Employee #1 suffered multiple bruises and abrasions.

Keywords: HEAD, PRESSURE VESSEL, EXPLOSION, ABRASION, STRUCK BY, PRESSURE RELEASE, CONTUSION

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	113790307			Fatality	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec

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