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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18354373 - Hunt Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Jacksonville Area Office
Site Address:
Hunt Construction
Gold Kist Inc. At W. Highway 90
Live Oak, FL 32060
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1606, Valdosta, GA 31603
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1541
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/23/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/01/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360448450 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,750 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 10/30/1992 | 11/04/1992 | $1,740 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260020 B02 | 10/30/1992 | 11/04/1992 | $760 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19260059 G08 | 10/30/1992 | 11/12/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Two contracting companies, R & D and Hunt, had been hired by Gold Kist to do construction work. R & D was to install a conveyor system, and Hunt was to extend existing gas lines that carried natural gas for the poultry processing operations. Gold Kist used natural gas without the addition of a recognizable odorant. The work was done on a Saturday when most Gold Kist employees were not present. When Hunt connected the new and existing gas lines, unodorized natural gas was released. The company failed to notify other employees of the release. After Hunt employees left the contaminated area, R & D employees arrived to weld parts of the conveyor system into place. Employees #1, #2, #3, and #4 were to do the welding. Employees #1 and #2 were elevated into a position by the roof to weld brackets into place using an arc welder. When the arc was struck, it ignited the natural gas and a fire and explosion occurred. Employees #1 and #2 were seriously burned. Employees #3 and #4 were also burned. Employee #1 died about a month after the accident.
Keywords: EXPLOSION, BURN, FIRE, NATURAL GAS, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, COMMUNICATION, ARC WELDING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18354373 | Occupation Not Listed |