Inspection Detail
Inspection: 109298307 - Ponderosa Georgia
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Ponderosa Georgia
Cookie Rd Extension
Augusta, GA 30906
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 6428, Augusta, GA 30906
Union Status: Union
SIC:2621
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/15/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/18/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360959407 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 |
| Current Penalty | $9,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,800 |
| 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 | 19100101 A | 09/15/1995 | 09/20/1995 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100101 A | 09/15/1995 | 09/20/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100106 B03 IVA | 09/15/1995 | 09/20/1995 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Other | 19100110 B05 III | 09/15/1995 | 10/12/1995 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100110 B06 VI | 09/15/1995 | 10/12/1995 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Other | 19100110 D10 | 09/15/1995 | 10/12/1995 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100253 B02 IV | 09/15/1995 | 09/27/1995 | $800 | $800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100253 B04 III | 09/15/1995 | 09/27/1995 | $0 | $800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100307 B | 09/15/1995 | 10/12/1995 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was filling a small 20 lb propane cylinder tank. Employees #2 and #3 were standing in the vicinity of Employee #1. The cylinder ruptured, flying up and striking Employee #1 on the face and killing him. Employee #2, who was struck by the blast, suffered a broken right arm and injuries to his face. Employee #3 suffered an injury to his right eye and several cuts on the upper exposed skin of his face.
Keywords: EYE, FRACTURE, CYLINDER, RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, HIGH PRESSURE, PROPANE, STRUCK BY, ARM, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109298307 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 109298307 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 109298307 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |
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