2015 Video of the Week #20 (Arc Flash Fatality Accident Reconstruction)
The tragic story of how a worker, Eddie Adams, died from an arch flash, and how it impacted his co-workers and his family.
Three Strikes and I’m done!
This week many “visitors” are finding out that SAFTENG.net has MUCH LESS public information available to non-members. As usual, I have received hate mail and the likes, but I thought I would share with you why SAFTENG is transitioning to a 100% Membership Based and Client Portal website:
Nitrogen Cylinder Failure Incident (TX FM Report)
Recently, a compressed gas cylinder exploded in a state university campus laboratory. The explosion was attributed to dangerous alterations that had been made to the cylinder. At approximately 3:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2006, an explosion occurred in a state university chemistry building laboratory, causing substantial building damage. The explosion resulted from a rupture
OSHA PSM citations @ Chemical Plant (Methyl Mercaptan & $99K)
Four workers were killed by a lethal dose of methyl mercaptan gas in November 2014. OSHA has cited the company for 11 safety violations and identified scores of safety upgrades the company must undertake to prevent future accidents at its manufacturing building. The company employs 313 workers who manufacture crop protection materials and chemicals there. The
Refinery fined $200,000 for fire caused by pipe failure
An explosion and fire in October 2011 injured 52 workers and this week a provincial court judge sentenced the business to a $200,000 fine and an $80,000 “victims of crime” surcharge. On 1/22/15, the company pleaded guilty to a charge under the Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Act that the refinery failed to ensure that
EPA RMP citations @ refrigerated food processing facility (NH3 & $3,000,990 RMP & EPCRA)
An ammonia refrigerated food processing facility will pay a civil penalty of $3,000,990 for violations of the Clean Air Act and EPCRA, and $8,865 for violations of CERCLA resulting from a 32,000 pound release of ammonia. This after OSHA cited the facility for the same release in 2011 for $52,500 for 16 PSM violations. ALL,
42 incidents & 2 updates (5/13/15)
since 4/2015 since 2005 since 2010 since 2013 since 1/2015 Over 12,500 exclusive unsafe acts/conditions and accident/injuries photos and over 1,100 ppt’s & doc’s from more than 2,797 contributors! UPDATED the Members Area Photo Library on 4/4/15 with 189 Shocker, Accident, and GRAPHIC Injury photos 2015 Fatality Tracker Electrical 17 (2014 =55) (2013
Marking Hazardous (Classified) Locations
Marking Hazardous (Classified) Locations is a critical step in both compliance and personnel safety. While OSHA and the NEC (NFPA 70) mandate the classification of these areas, they are surprisingly quiet on exactly how to physically mark them. Because “invisible” hazards like flammable vapors or combustible dust can’t be seen, you should use a tiered
Another “weak roof-to-shell seam” failure and results
This is an excellent photo that shows what happens when a FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS ATMOPSHERIC STORAGE tank does not have proper or adequate emergency venting. As we can see in this photo (Source: AP) the tank is still in tank, but with a large hole (e.g. new vent!). This tank was estimated to have reached the
LOTO Accident Data from OSHA’s Preamble
Some interesting, yet very DATED data, regarding LOTO accidents. This was from OSHA’s preamble when they tried to justify the need for the Control of Hazardous Energy Standard. TABLE III – ACTIVITY OF TIME OF ACCIDENT and TABLE IV – CIRCUMSTANCES OF INJURIES are VERY TELLING and still reflect the LOTO accidents we see today.
On-Duty Firefighter Fatalities Involving Confined Spaces, 2003 – 2012 (NFPA Fire Analysis and Research Division)
Seven (7) incidents were found in a search for firefighter fatalities involving confined spaces. Eight firefighters were killed in these seven incidents. The victims were not necessarily in the confined spaces when fatally injured. Five of the seven incidents were investigated by the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH). The investigation summaries and
Video of the Week (2014 and earlier)
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