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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1759654.015 - General Dynamics Ordnance And Tactical Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
General Dynamics Ordnance And Tactical Systems, Inc.
7169 Arkansas 203 Site Of Explosion
Hampton, AR 71744
Mailing Address:
6345 Ar 203 Hwy, Hampton, AR 71744
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332994/Small Arms Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/03/2024
Emphasis: N:Chemnep
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 2181861 | Yes | |
| Accident | 2181908 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 12 | 12 | ||||
| Current Violations | 12 | 12 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $156,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $156,700 |
| Current Penalty | $156,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $156,700 |
| 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 I A | 01/02/2025 | 02/03/2025 | $6,913 | $6,913 | $0 | 01/24/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100119 D03 I F | 01/02/2025 | 02/03/2025 | $6,913 | $6,913 | $0 | 01/24/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100119 F01 | 01/02/2025 | 02/03/2025 | $6,913 | $6,913 | $0 | 01/24/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100119 F03 | 01/02/2025 | 02/03/2025 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 01/24/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100119 E03 I | 01/02/2025 | 02/03/2025 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 01/24/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100119 E03 V | 01/02/2025 | 02/03/2025 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 01/24/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100119 E03 VI | 01/02/2025 | 02/14/2025 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 01/24/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100119 J02 | 01/02/2025 | 02/03/2025 | $6,913 | $6,913 | $0 | 01/24/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100119 L01 | 01/02/2025 | 02/14/2025 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 01/24/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 10. | 01010 | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 01/02/2025 | 01/24/2025 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 01/24/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 11. | 01011 | Serious | 19101200 G02 | 01/02/2025 | 01/24/2025 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 01/24/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 12. | 01012 | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 01/02/2025 | 02/03/2025 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 01/24/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 8:15 a.m. on July 3, 2024, Employee #1, Employee #2, and Employee #3 were inserting smoke composition material into aluminum pyrotechnic vessels when an explosion occurred. Employee #1 was fatally injured. Employee #2 was hospitalized, and Employee #3 sustained non-hospitalized injuries. The incident involved pyrotechnic energetic materials and occurred during the production process.
Keywords: Explosion, Material Handling, Pyrotechnics, Smoke
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1759654.015 | 63 | M | Fatality | Miscellaneous plant and system operators | |
| 2 | 1759654.015 | 47 | F | Hospitalized injury | Miscellaneous plant and system operators | |
| 3 | 1759654.015 | 53 | F | Non Hospitalized injury | Miscellaneous plant and system operators |