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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 109196675 - Sign Builders, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Sign Builders, Inc.
4800 Jefferson Ave. S. W.
Birmingham, AL 35221
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 7968, Birmingham, AL 35228
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3993
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/09/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/31/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360673578 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 18 | 4 | 22 | |||
| Current Violations | 18 | 4 | 22 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $19,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,500 |
| Current Penalty | $13,650 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,650 |
| 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 | 19100023 C01 | 02/02/1995 | 02/14/1995 | $700 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100024 H | 02/02/1995 | 03/08/1995 | $700 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100025 D02 VIII | 02/02/1995 | 02/08/1995 | $1,225 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100036 B07 | 02/02/1995 | 03/08/1995 | $875 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100036 B08 | 02/02/1995 | 02/07/1995 | $875 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100037 Q01 | 02/02/1995 | 02/08/1995 | $525 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01007A | Serious | 19100038 A01 | 02/02/1995 | 03/08/1995 | $875 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01007B | Serious | 19100038 B01 | 02/02/1995 | 03/08/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01008 | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 02/02/1995 | 02/07/1995 | $525 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01009 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 02/02/1995 | 03/08/1995 | $875 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01010 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 02/02/1995 | 03/08/1995 | $700 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01011A | Serious | 19100213 H01 | 02/02/1995 | 03/08/1995 | $525 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 01011B | Serious | 19100213 H04 | 02/02/1995 | 03/08/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 14. | 01012A | Serious | 19100215 A04 | 02/02/1995 | 02/07/1995 | $525 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 15. | 01012B | Serious | 19100215 B09 | 02/02/1995 | 02/07/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 16. | 01013A | Serious | 19100217 B03 I | 02/02/1995 | 03/08/1995 | $875 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 17. | 01013B | Serious | 19100217 C01 I | 02/02/1995 | 03/08/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 18. | 01014A | Serious | 19100217 E01 I | 02/02/1995 | 03/08/1995 | $525 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 19. | 01014B | Serious | 19100217 F02 | 02/02/1995 | 03/08/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 20. | 01014C | Serious | 19100217 F02 | 02/02/1995 | 03/08/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 21. | 01015 | Serious | 19100219 D01 | 02/02/1995 | 02/22/1995 | $700 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 22. | 01016 | Serious | 19100303 G02 I | 02/02/1995 | 02/22/1995 | $875 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 23. | 01017A | Serious | 19100332 B01 | 02/02/1995 | 03/08/1995 | $875 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 24. | 01017B | Serious | 19100333 A | 02/02/1995 | 03/08/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 25. | 01018A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 02/02/1995 | 03/08/1995 | $875 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 26. | 01018B | Serious | 19101200 H | 02/02/1995 | 03/08/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 27. | 02001 | Other | 19100106 D04 I | 02/02/1995 | 03/08/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 28. | 02002 | Other | 19100212 B | 02/02/1995 | 02/07/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 29. | 02003 | Other | 19100253 B04 I | 02/02/1995 | 02/08/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 30. | 02004 | Other | 19100304 F05 V | 02/02/1995 | 02/07/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Fire from a heater spread to a gas line. The heat caused the regulator on the gas line to rupture. The fire quickly spread through the establishment, which manufactures portable plastic signs. Employee #1 was killed after he returned to the burning structure to search for anyone who was left behind. Employees #2 through #5, #9, and #10 were burned as they tried to escape. Employee #6 was burned fighting the fire. Employees #7 and #8 were injured after they jumped from the second floor window to escape the fire. The primary cause of injury is as follows: Employees #2 through #5 and #7 through #10 did not have an alternate exit. Employees #1 and #6 misjudged the extent of the fire.
Keywords: BURN, HEATER, WORK RULES, FIRE, FIRE ESCAPE, GAS, RUPTURE, PLASTIC MFG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109196675 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 109196675 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 109196675 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 109196675 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 109196675 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 109196675 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 109196675 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 109196675 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 9 | 109196675 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 10 | 109196675 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |