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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18352765 - Pcr, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Jacksonville Area Office
Site Address:
Pcr, Inc.
5002 Sperry Drive
Gainesville, FL 32602
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1466, Gainesville, FL 32602
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2819
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/31/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/10/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360129662 |
Investigation Summary
On November 22, 1991, Employee #1 was loosening the experimental slurry in a 100 lb cylinder as part of a research and development project process. The cylinder had been placed on and secured to an inversion stand so that the slurry would mix/loosen for the transfer into a 200 gallon reaction vessel through a hose connection between the cylinder and the vessel. Employee #2 was ready to open the hose. Before the slurry could be charged into the vessel, the cylinder exploded, killing Employee #1 and seriously injuring Employee #2. A probable cause could be an exothermic reaction within the cylinder that resulted in instantaneous excessive pressure that detonated the cylinder.
Keywords: CYLINDER, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL REACTION, HIGH PRESSURE, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18352765 | Occupation Not Listed |