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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1479627.015 - Pyrotechnic Specialties, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Pyrotechnic Specialties, Inc.
1661 Juniper Creek Road
Byron, GA 31008
Mailing Address:
1661 Juniper Creek Road, Byron, GA 31008
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325920/Explosives Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/24/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/19/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1607087 | Yes | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $40,077 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,077 |
| Current Penalty | $24,046 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,046 |
| 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 | 19100119 D03 II | 10/02/2020 | 11/20/2020 | $8,015 | $13,359 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C06 I B | 10/02/2020 | 11/20/2020 | $8,015 | $13,359 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I A | 10/02/2020 | 11/20/2020 | $8,015 | $13,359 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 10:30 a.m. on June 17, 2020, an employee working as for an explosives manufacturer was operating press 8 when the product jammed and caused a deflagration. The employee burned his face and arms in the resulting flash fire and was hospitalized.
Keywords: Arm, Burn, Explosion, Explosives, Face, Fire, Flash, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Machine operator, Press, Press Operator, Process Safety, Skin
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1479627.015 | 36 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |