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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108917709 - Austin Bridge & Road Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Worth Area Office
Site Address:
Austin Bridge & Road Co.
3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy.
Grapevine, TX 76051
Mailing Address:
3535 Travis Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75204
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/30/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/29/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360908453 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 9 | 1 | 10 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $23,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,450 |
| Current Penalty | $5,950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,950 |
| 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 | 19100106 B07 IV | 09/27/1993 | 10/01/1993 | $700 | $1,400 | $0 | 10/22/1993 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100106 E08 | 09/27/1993 | 10/01/1993 | $1,750 | $3,500 | $0 | 10/22/1993 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100157 C04 | 09/27/1993 | 10/01/1993 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $0 | 10/22/1993 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100177 C01 I | 09/27/1993 | 10/01/1993 | $875 | $1,750 | $0 | 10/22/1993 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100252 A02 IV | 09/27/1993 | 10/01/1993 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | 10/22/1993 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100252 A03 I | 09/27/1993 | 10/01/1993 | $2,625 | $3,500 | $0 | 10/22/1993 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100252 A03 II | 09/27/1993 | 09/30/1993 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 10/22/1993 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIII | 09/27/1993 | 10/01/1993 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 10/22/1993 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIVA | 09/27/1993 | 10/01/1993 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 10/22/1993 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 10. | 02001 | Other | 19100177 D05 | 09/27/1993 | 10/15/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/22/1993 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, assisted by Employee #2, attempted to weld repair a tank containing diesel fuel. The tank exploded, drenching Employee #1 in burning fuel. Employees #2 and #3 were burned trying to rescue Employee #1, who died. Employees #4, #5, and #6 were treated for smoke inhalation.
Keywords: BURN, REPAIR, DIESEL FUEL TANK, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, INHALATION, WELDING, EXPLOSION, SMOKE INHALATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108917709 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Truck drivers, heavy | ||
| 2 | 108917709 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics | ||
| 3 | 108917709 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Truck drivers, heavy | ||
| 4 | 108917709 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Bookkeepers, accounting and auditing clerks | ||
| 5 | 108917709 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Administrative support occupations, n.e.c. | ||
| 6 | 108917709 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Other financial officers |