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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 947557.015 - Airgas Usa Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Airgas Usa Llc
1200 N. Grand
Hutchinson, KS 67501
Mailing Address:
31 N Peoria, Tulsa, OK 74120
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325120/Industrial Gas Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/07/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/05/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 860998 |
Investigation Summary
At 1:30 p.m. on November 5, 2013, an employee was checking for leaks on the medical oxygen bottles. The employee heard the pressure relief valve begin to expel gas from the relief valve opening and was moving away from the cylinder when the cylinder flew backwards into a temporary metal building wall. It spun upwards to a height of approximately 9 feet, struck the ground, and bounced upward. The employee was killed when the gas cylinder struck him in his head.
Keywords: Cylinder, Gas Leak, Head, Struck By, Unconsciousness
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 947557.015 | 34 | M | Fatality | Machine operators, not specified |