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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101638070 - Holes Of Louisiana, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Holes Of Louisiana, Inc.
Southwest End Of Lake Maurepas & Blind River
Maurepas, LA 70449
Mailing Address:
1525 River Oaks Drive East, Harahan, LA 70123
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1771
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/24/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/02/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360156756 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $280 |
| Current Penalty | $280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $280 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19150073 E | 04/23/1987 | 04/28/1987 | $280 | $280 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 5:15 p.m. on March 18, 1987, a crew of six employees was repairing the end of a concrete barge on Lake Maurepas. They ignited flammable paraffin wax fumes that were in the compartments of the barge, causing an explosion and fire. Employees #1 through #3 were killed, and Employees #4 through #9 sustained burns and other injuries. Employees #4 through #6 were hospitalized.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, BARGE, REPAIR, VAPOR, FIRE, CHEMICAL VAPOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101638070 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |