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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126602051 - S.B. Ballard, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Verona (Field Office) - Safety 0355116
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
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362311078 |
Investigation Summary
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
| # | 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 |