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Inspection: 126602051 - S.B. Ballard, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Verona (Field Office) - Safety 0355116

 

Inspection Nr: 126602051
Report ID: 0355116
Date Opened: 12/11/1995

Site Address:
S.B. Ballard, Inc.
Target Distr. Ctr., Rt. 2, Box 449
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477

Mailing Address:
4414 Killam Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1771

NAICS: 0 

Inspection Type: Unprog Rel

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 01/18/1996

Planning Guide: Safety-Construction

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 01/18/1996

Related Activity
Type Activity Nr Safety Health
Accident 362311078

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 14291983
Event: 12/08/1995
One employee killed, others injured by debris from explosion

At approximately 2:35 p.m. on December 8, 1995, controlled blasting operations were being conducted at a construction site to help with excavation work. Debris from the blast traveled 655 ft, striking Employees #1 through #5. Employee #1 was killed when debris struck the back of his head, partially penetrating his hard hat and causing a severe contusion. Employees #2, #3, #4, and #5 suffered abrasions and contusions.

Keywords: CLEARANCE, HEAD, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, ABRASION, CONTUSION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT

Investigated Inspection
# Inspection Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 126602051 Non Hospitalized injury Bruise/Contus/Abras Concrete and terrazzo finishers
2 126602051 Non Hospitalized injury Bruise/Contus/Abras Helpers, construction trades
3 126602051 Non Hospitalized injury Bruise/Contus/Abras Helpers, construction trades
4 126602051 Non Hospitalized injury Bruise/Contus/Abras Excavating and loading machine operators
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