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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300194636 - Bwx Technologies Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Norfolk Area Office
Site Address:
Bwx Technologies Inc.
Mt. Athos Road
Lynchburg, VA 24505
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 785, Lynchburg, VA 23505
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3443
NAICS: 332410/Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/24/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/02/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360869507 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| 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 | Unclass | 19100132 D01 | 03/27/2003 | 05/30/2003 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Unclass | 19100145 F03 | 03/27/2003 | 05/30/2003 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 03/27/2003 | 04/29/2003 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a final clean specialist, was scalded by water that suddenly erupted from a vertical-rise tank in his area of operation. Employee #1 lifted the lid of the tank to observe the compressed air agitation that he believed to be too high. Employee #1 began to reduce the air agitation by turning the valve supplying the air to the tank. Employee #1 turned the valve the wrong way increasing the air agitation causing the eruption of scalding water. Employee #1 suffered second-degree burns over 30 percent of his body. Employee #1 was hospitalized and was being treated for his injuries. On January 14, 2003, Employee #1 developed intestinal problems that caused him to suffer a cardiac arrest. Employee #1 underwent emergency surgery for the intestinal problems but died on January 15, 2003, from complications.
Keywords: BURN, CLEANING, COMPRESSED AIR, VALVE, TANK, INATTENTION, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300194636 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |