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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1621735.015 - Eureka Resources Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Wilkes Barre Area Office
Site Address:
Eureka Resources Llc
34640 Rte 6
Wysox, PA 18854
Mailing Address:
34640 Rte 6, Wysox, PA 18854
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/13/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 1915804 | Yes | Yes |
| Accident | 1946268 | ||
| Inspection | 1627178 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 5:28 a.m. on September 13, 2022, an employee was in the process of shutting down the crystallizer process when he isolated the valves in the area of the T21 vessel when the vessel had a catastrophic failure. The employee was killed when he was contacted with hot water and chemicals and suffered severe burns to most of his body.
Keywords: Burn, Chemical, Chemical Burn, Contact, Explosion, Hot Water, Pressure Vessel
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1621735.015 | 38 | M | Fatality |