Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110069200 - B & B Blasting & Coating
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
B & B Blasting & Coating
Water Tower Alexander Drive
Washington, GA 30673
Mailing Address:
105 Roberts Road, Kathleen, GA 31047
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/27/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/30/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360145361 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| Current Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| 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 | 19260021 B06 I | 04/22/1991 | 05/16/1991 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260104 B | 04/22/1991 | 05/10/1991 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260451 R02 | 04/22/1991 | 05/10/1991 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19260059 E01 | 04/22/1991 | 06/07/1991 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01004B | Other | 19260059 G01 | 04/22/1991 | 06/07/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01004C | Other | 19260059 H | 04/22/1991 | 06/07/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01005 | Serious | 19100134 D02 II | 04/22/1991 | 05/16/1991 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on March 25, 1991, Employee #1 was sandblasting inside a 122 ft high water tank when the cable holding the scaffolding apparently slipped. The employee fell approximately 70 ft to his death. He was wearing a safety belt but the lifeline broke.
Keywords: LIFELINE, WIRE ROPE, SLIP, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, FALL, SANDBLASTING, WATER TANK, SCAFFOLD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110069200 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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