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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17949306 - Technic Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Providence Area Office
Site Address:
Technic Inc
1 Spectacle Street
Cranston, RI 02910
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2819
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/10/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/06/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 900701830 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $490 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $490 |
| Current Penalty | $490 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $490 |
| 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 | 03/08/1988 | 04/08/1988 | $490 | $490 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was drying approximately 5,000 troy ounces of sterling silver for shipment later that day. He placed the entire quantity, 400 lb, in the unit to dry. After 10 to 15 minutes, the entire unit exploded, sending metal fragments throughout the area. Employees #1 and #2, who were both working in the area, were injured. It was later determined that the extractor's maximum capacity was 85 lb. No indication of weight capacity was noted on the equipment and the employees were not told the unit's weight capacity.
Keywords: WORK RULES, OVERLOADED, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17949306 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 17949306 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |