Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101630556 - Welding Specialists, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Mobile Area Office
Site Address:
Welding Specialists, Inc.
Lovette Street And Capt. O'Neal Drive
Daphne, AL 36526
Mailing Address:
P.O. 606, Semmes, AL 36575
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/23/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/15/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 900958299 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
The employer was installing PVC underground sewer lines. Employee #1 and two coworkers were on this job with a superintendent, who divided his time between this site and a similar project 30 miles away. One afternoon, Employee #1, who was performing mortar work inside a manhole, requested a cigarette lighter from his helper above ground. Almost immediately, flames erupted from the manhole. After the flash fire subsided, Employee #1 emerged from the manhole with some assistance. He complained of pain and requested immediate transportation to a hospital. After a brief stop at a medical treatment clinic, he was airlifted to a hospital and admitted for burn treatment..
Keywords: BURN, SEWER, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, SPARK, MANHOLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101630556 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |
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