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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1147182.015 - Bilfinger Westcon, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Sioux Falls Area Office
Site Address:
Bilfinger Westcon, Inc.
29619 Spur Ave.
Hudson, SD 57034
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1735, Bismarck, ND 58502
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 236220/Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/12/2016
Emphasis: N:Chemnep, L:Fall
Case Closed: 05/10/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1089008 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1147442 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1147473 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $62,355 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $62,355 |
| Current Penalty | $24,942 | $0 | $0 | $18,471 | $0 | $43,413 |
| 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 | 19101200 H01 | 11/01/2016 | 03/31/2017 | $12,471 | $12,471 | $0 | 11/22/2016 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260095 A | 11/01/2016 | 03/31/2017 | $12,471 | $12,471 | $0 | 11/22/2016 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19260064 H03 II | 11/01/2016 | 03/31/2017 | $6,000 | $12,471 | $0 | 11/22/2016 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 19260064 H03 III | 11/01/2016 | 03/31/2017 | $12,471 | $12,471 | $0 | 11/22/2016 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260064 H03 IV | 11/01/2016 | 11/25/2016 | $0 | $12,471 | $0 | 11/22/2016 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 6:00 a.m. on May 6, 2016, an employee was involved in the removal of a 4 inch line that was labeled non-condensable gas. As the pipe was being removed on one end, ethyl-alcohol spilled out of the pipe. The alcohol splashed on the employees pants in the process. The alcohol spilled out and ended up going through the scaffolding and through the grated flooring to the second floor. Two welders were welding on the second floor and ignited a fire. The fire went up through the floors to the six floor where the employee involved in the pipe removal was working and the employee was severely burned. On Saturday, May 7, 2016 the employee died from severe burns.
Keywords: Burn, Combustible Liquid, Welding
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1147182.015 | 38 | M | Fatality | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices |