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Inspection: 107232167 - Alder Construction Company
Inspection Information - Office: Boise Area Office
Site Address:
Alder Construction Company
500 South Marden Lane
Boise, ID 83712
Mailing Address:
3939 South 500 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84123
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/16/1994
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed: 04/25/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360934947 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 9 | 3 | 12 | |||
| Current Violations | 9 | 3 | 12 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $20,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,500 |
| Current Penalty | $20,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,500 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260020 B01 | 03/16/1994 | 03/22/1994 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 03/16/1994 | 03/22/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19260021 B06 I | 03/16/1994 | 03/22/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002 | Serious | 19260059 H | 03/16/1994 | 03/22/1994 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19260103 B08 | 03/16/1994 | 03/21/1994 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01004A | Serious | 19260153 C02 | 03/16/1994 | 03/21/1994 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01004B | Serious | 19260153 H08 | 03/16/1994 | 03/21/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01005A | Serious | 19260200 C02 I | 03/16/1994 | 03/21/1994 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01005B | Serious | 19260500 B01 | 03/16/1994 | 03/21/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 01006 | Serious | 19260302 B01 | 03/16/1994 | 03/21/1994 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 01007 | Serious | 19260550 A08 | 03/16/1994 | 04/11/1994 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 01008 | Serious | 19260651 K01 | 03/16/1994 | 03/22/1994 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 13. | 01009 | Serious | 19260652 A01 | 03/16/1994 | 03/22/1994 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 14. | 02001 | Other | 19260350 A02 | 03/16/1994 | 03/21/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 15. | 02002 | Other | 19260404 F06 | 03/16/1994 | 03/21/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 16. | 02003 | Other | 19260550 B02 | 03/16/1994 | 03/22/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 entered a confined space with a lighted torch. The atmosphere was not tested and contained an explosive concentration of propane gas. The propane gas exploded, sending the employee approximately 20 feet in the air, and igniting his clothing. Employee #1 sustained 2nd- and 3rd-degree burns over 70 percent of his body. He died of respiratory arrest two days later. A propane torch had been left on in the space overnight and the flame had gone out, allowing propane to accumulate. Citations were issued.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, CONFINED SPACE, WORK RULES, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, PROPANE TORCH, TORCH, EXPLOSION, PROPANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107232167 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |