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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1184369.015 - Gorman Bros., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Albany Area Office
Site Address:
Gorman Bros., Inc.
6 Freemans Bridge Rd.
Scotia, NY 12302
Mailing Address:
200 Church St., Albany, NY 12202
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 324121/Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/27/2016
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/24/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1146995 | Yes | |
| Accident | 1153123 | ||
| Referral | 1153147 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $25,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,350 |
| Current Penalty | $17,745 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,745 |
| 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 B06 | 04/17/2017 | 05/04/2017 | $8,873 | $12,675 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 D01 I | 04/17/2017 | 05/18/2017 | $8,873 | $12,675 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 5:30 p.m. on November 3, 2016, Employee #1, Employee #2, and Employee #3 were transferring asphalt cutback from a storage tank to a tanker trailer. They used a propane torch to heat the line, in order to make the cutback flow easier. The torch ignited kerosene vapors and caused a flash fire. Employee #1 received burns to ninety five percent of his body and died two days later. Employee #2 received burns to sixty five percent of his body and died on November 3, 2016. Employee #3 received minor burns and was hospitalized and released.
Keywords: Asphalt, Burn, Combustible Liquid, Elevated Work Platform, Explosion, Torch
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1184369.015 | 42 | M | Fatality | Truck drivers, heavy | |
| 2 | 1184369.015 | 56 | M | Fatality | Occupation Not Listed |