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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123817942 - Ross Brothers Construction Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Ross Brothers Construction Co.
Ashland Oil, Viney Branch
Catlettsburg, KY 41129
Mailing Address:
P O. Box 767 Route 168, Ashland, KY 41105
Union Status: Union
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/21/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/12/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360204929 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| Current Penalty | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500 |
| 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 | 19100120 Q06 IB | 07/02/1993 | 08/05/1993 | $500 | $3,500 | $0 | 07/19/1993 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a pipe fitter working on a petroleum construction project, was using a torch to fabricate a hasp for a tool box in a manhole area. Gasoline was released into the sewer. The manhole exploded and struck the employee in the head, killing him. The employee had in his possession a signed document that he considered a valid hot work permit, but it was invalid.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, GASOLINE, MANHOLE, CONSTRUCTION, TORCH, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123817942 | Fatality | Concussion | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |