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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108773482 - Atlas Advanced Pyrotechnics, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Concord Area Office
Site Address:
Atlas Advanced Pyrotechnics, Inc.
Alvirne High School
Hudson, NH 03051
Mailing Address:
Po Box 498, Jaffrey, NH 03452
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7999
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/01/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/28/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361971971 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,750 |
| Current Penalty | $4,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,750 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 02/01/1996 | 02/06/1996 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 02/01/1996 | 02/21/1996 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 02/01/1996 | 02/21/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and #2 were setting up a fireworks display. Several 5 in. diameter shells had been loaded in their respective mortars. The group of 12 pvc pipe mortars was built in a wooden rack. Employee #1 was standing in front of the rack, using a manual staple gun to staple the quick matches to the top of the rack, when one of the mortars fired. The shell struck Employee #1 in the face, as he evidently was leaning over the mortar when the shell fired. He suffered massive craniocerebral trauma and died shortly thereafter. Employee #2, who was standing to the right of Employee #1, suffered minor burns to his face and neck and was treated and released that evening. Cause of the ignition of the shell was believed to be a spark from the steel staple striking dirt on the wood rack or friction igniting the quick match.
Keywords: BURN, FIREWORKS, FIRE, IGNITION SYSTEM, NECK, SPARK, HAND TOOL, SET UP, FACE, PYROTECHNICS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108773482 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 108773482 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |