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Fire/explosion: Fatal Fact #25

Construction Company Type: Installing Water Line

Fire/explosion: OSHA Fatal Fact 25

Accident Description:

A welder entered a steel pipe (24 inch diameter) to grind a bad weld at a valve about 30 feet from the entry point. Before he entered, other crew members decided to add oxygen to the pipe near the bad weld. He had been grinding intermittently for about five minutes when a fire broke out enveloping his clothing. Another crew member pulled him 30 feet to the pipe entrance and extinguished the fire. However, the welder died the next day from his burns.

OSHA Recommendations:

  1. Do not use oxygen for ventilation, cooling or cleaning in welding operations (29 CFR 1926.353(a)(b).
  2. Comply with OSHA's required confined or enclosed space entry program (29 CFR 1926.21(b)(6)(i)).
  3. Train employees to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions associated with their work and make sure they understand the confined space entry program and follow its procedures (29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) and 1926.20(b)(1)).

Inspection Results

Following its inspection, OSHA issued three citations one willful, one serious and one repeat. Had the cited standards been followed, this fatality might have been prevented.

Sources of Help

  • "Occupational Fatalities Related to Fire and/or Explosions in Confined Work Spaces as Found in Reports of OSHA Fatality/Catastrophe Investigations," available from the National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Rd., Springfield, Va. 22161, (703) 587-5650, publication no. PB 82-237-314, $13.00, pre-paid.
  • Construction Safety and Health Standards (OSHA 2207) which contains all OSHA job safety and health rules and regulations (1926 and 1910) covering construction.
  • OSHA-funded free consultation services. Consult your telephone directory for the number of your local OSHA area or regional office for further assistance and advice (listed under U.S. Labor Department or under the state government section where states administer their own OSHA programs).

Accident Details: Fire/explosion
Company Type: Installing Water Line
Crew Size: 3
Union/Collective Bargaining? Yes
Weather: Fair and Cold
Worksite Inspection? Yes
Designated Competent Person on Site? Yes
Employer Safety and Health Program? No
Training and Education for Employees? No
Craft of Deceased Worker(s): Welder
Age / Sex of Deceased Worker(s): 28; male
Experience or Time on Job: 2 years
Time on Project: 2 months

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