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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2295053 - Denson Construction Co Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Denson Construction Co Inc
3400 G E Drive
Tyler, TX 75702
Mailing Address:
Po Box 6325, Tyler, TX 75711
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1542
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/10/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/01/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360640437 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| Current Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100252 D02 VIC | 07/30/1985 | 08/02/1985 | $420 | $420 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100252 D02 XIIIA | 07/30/1985 | 08/02/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100252 D03 I | 07/30/1985 | 08/02/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1, A 30 YEAR EMPLOYEE AND SUPERVISOR, WAS CUTTING OFF THE TOP OF A 55 GALLON DRUM AFTER NORMAL WORKING HOURS. THE DRUM WAS PARTIALLY FILLED WITH WATER. WHEN THE FLAME OF THE OXYGEN/ACETYLENE CUTTING TORCH PENETRATED THROUGH THE WALL OF THE DRUM, THE DRUM EXPLODED. THE HEAT GENERATED WAS SUFFICIENT TO MELT THE EMPLOYEE'S WELDING GOGGLES TO HIS FACE. HIS CLOTHES WERE BURNED COMPLETELY OFF. HE WAS BURNED OVER 86% OF HIS BODY AND DIED 2 DAYS LATER IN A HOSPITAL IN DALLAS, TEXAS.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, DRUM, CONSTRUCTION, EXPLOSION, CUTTING AND BURNING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2295053 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |