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A 25,000-gallon tank used to store nitrogen or carbon dioxide at 250 psig needed maintenance that required the removal of a four-foot diameter, 500 lb manhole cover. The tank was evacuated to 0 psig using the manually operated relief valve. Once the workers no longer heard air flowing through the valve, they released the stick they had been using to keep it open.
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There are numerous units used to measure pressure…
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A contractor boilermakerlost consciousness following the inhalation of nitrogen supplied through an air-line helmet respirator.
On 26 April 2024, a contractor boilermaker (CMW), was setting up for a hot work task and attached their air-line welding helmet respirator to the nitrogen line (refer Figure 1).
The CMW then put on their air-line welding helmet and fell to the ground.
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Respondent operated a facility that utilizes anhydrous ammonia to provide cooling capabilities to processing, shipping, cooler areas, silos, and chillers for its beef and meat products. On March 30, 2022, EPA performed an inspection of the Facility to evaluate compliance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) Section 103, EPCRA Sections...
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The standard applies…
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Flammable liquids shall be drawn from or transferred into vessels, containers, or portable tanks within a building:
only through a closed piping system,
from safety cans,
by means of a device drawing through the top, or
from a container or portable tanks by gravity through an approved self-closing valve.
Transferring by means of air pressure on the container or portable tanks shall...
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How dare OSHA even mention “torque” as part of a PSM QA program…
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This was published 30+ years ago, but it makes so much sense I thought it was fitting to share far and wide again.
Each employer must address what actions employees are to take when there is an unwanted release of highly hazardous chemicals. Emergency preparedness or the employer’s tertiary (third) lines of defense are those that will be relied on, along with the secondary lines of defense,...
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I’ll never understand this new way of doing math!! But it’s all the rage. 😉
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It is being said that the fatal explosion that killed a 35-year-old battalion chief while operating at a tractor-trailer fire was a “smoke explosion.” The investigation continues, looking at other fuel sources, such as the foam insulation in the trailer. They have ruled out a BLEVE. A sample of rigid foam insulation from the trailer was provided for testing to identify the foam type...
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At 1:45 p.m. on June 2, 2020, Employee #1, 30, was working for a plumbing/HVAC contractor. This was a commercial construction site. Employee #1 was pressure testing a water line. Employee #1 was struck by a steel end cap from a pressurized 8-inch water line during a pre-use air pressure test. Employee #1 suffered an arm fracture, a fractured jaw, and was hospitalized.
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At 4:15 p.m. on June 30, 2024, Employee #1, a maintenance technician, 27, was assisting with WLV pressure testing when a rod was ejected from the WLV system. The rod struck Employee #1 in the head, causing a fatal injury. Emergency services were called, but the employee died from the injuries.
Violations/Penalties
Serious
Willful
Repeat
Other
Total
Initial Violations
5
1
6
Current Violations
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