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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1204863.015 - Kenneth Gentry
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Kenneth Gentry
32055 Highway 724
Russellville, AL 35653
Mailing Address:
110 Aldridge Road P.O. Box 207, Leoma, TN 38468
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/23/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/12/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1175939 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,888 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,888 |
| Current Penalty | $3,666 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,666 |
| 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 B02 | 03/01/2017 | 04/27/2017 | $1,833 | $2,444 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260095 A | 03/01/2017 | 03/13/2017 | $1,833 | $2,444 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 2:30 p.m. on January 20, 2017, three employees were drilling for water and installation of a well. During drilling, the well rig struck a patch of natural gas, resulting in an explosion. All three employees suffered severe burns to their hands, arms, shoulders, ears, face and head, which they were hospitalized and received treatment for their injuries..
Keywords: Combustible Liquid, Digger/Derrick, Drill Rig--Non-Oil, Explosion, Natural Gas, Well Service Rig, Wellhead
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1204863.015 | 19 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed | |
| 2 | 1204863.015 | 37 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction | |
| 3 | 1204863.015 | 27 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction | |
| 4 | 1204863.015 | 41 | M | Hospitalized injury | Supervisors, n.e.c. |