Inspection Detail

Inspection: 300445129 - Webster Valve Co.

Inspection Information - Office: Concord Area Office

Inspection Nr: 300445129

Report ID: 0111700

Date Opened: 12/15/1997

Site Address:
Webster Valve Co.
So. Main St.
Franklin, NH 03235

Mailing Address:
Po Box 431, Franklin, NH 03235

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:3491

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Complaint

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 01/05/1998

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 03/05/1998

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Complaint	200606648	Yes

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	1					1
Current Violations	1					1
Initial Penalty	$1,875	$0	$0	$0	$0	$1,875
Current Penalty	$1,875	$0	$0	$0	$0	$1,875
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Contest	Latest Event	Note
1.	01001A	Serious	5A0001	02/02/1998	03/09/1998	$1,875	$1,875	$0		-
2.	01001B	Serious	19100307 B	02/02/1998	03/09/1998	$0	$0	$0		-

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200611234

Event: 12/05/1997

Employee troubleshooting propane unit injured in explosion

Two employees were servicing an Aerovent makeup-air unit, which contained a buildup of propane gas because of a malfunctioning valve. Normally, the valve, a relief device, vented the propane gas to the exterior of the unit or another safe location. While the employees were troubleshooting, an electric arc in the wiring ignited the propane atmosphere and caused an explosion. The electrical wiring installation was not suitable for use in the hazardous location. One employee, who was injured in the explosion, was hospitalized.

Keywords: ELECTRIC ARC, MAINTENANCE, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, VENTILATION, EXPLOSION, HEAT EXCHANGER, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR, PROPANE, EQUIPMENT APPROVAL

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300445129			Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported

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