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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1677475 - Garfield Electric Co
Inspection Information - Office: Cincinnati Area Office
Site Address:
Garfield Electric Co
3955 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45212
Mailing Address:
Po Box 26115, Cincinnati, OH 45226
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/04/1984
Planning Guide: Health-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/04/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 900547704 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM WAS BEING INSTALLED IN A NEW WING OF THE UNITED DAIRY FORMERS PLANT IN NORWOOD, OHIO. A LEAK CHECK WAS BEING PERFORMED BY EMPLOYEE #1 ON A "LOW PRESSURE TANK" WHICH WAS FILLED WITH A MIXTURE OF AMMONIA AND AIR UNDER A PRESSURE OF 150 PSI. HE SQUIRTED A SOAP BUBBLE SOLUTION ONTO A BUTTERFLY VALVE. THIS VALVE SUDDENLY POPPED COMPLETELY OPEN. THE FORCE OF THE OUTRUSHING NOXIOUS GASES SLAMMED EMPLOYEE #1 AGAINST THE BACK OF THE ELEVATED BASKET IN WHICH HE WAS WORKING. HE CONSEQUENTLY FELL APPROMIMATELY 15 FEET ONTO A CONCRETE FLOOR, SUFFERING A BROKEN ARM, BROKEN LEG, AND OTHER INJURIES. THE OTHER 6 HOSPITALIZED EMPLOYEES SUFFERED BURNING SENSATIONS IN THE RESPIRATORY TRACT DUE TO INHALATION OF AMMONIA. THE WORKERS WERE PERFORMING ELECTRICAL WORK & OTHER DUTIES IN THE SAME SECTION OF THE BUILDING.
Keywords: BUTTERFLY VALVE, FALL, AMMONIA, INHALATION, VALVE, LEG, FRACTURE, RESPIRATORY TRACT, ARM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1677475 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 1677475 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 1677475 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |