Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300997814 - Sawyer Welding Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Buffalo Area Office
Site Address:
Sawyer Welding Co., Inc.
284 Sawyer Avenue
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7699
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/21/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/09/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360948095 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | ||
| Current Violations | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $15,000 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $22,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 19100146 I04 | 02/24/1997 | 02/28/1997 | $700 | $2,000 | $0 | 03/03/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 J04 | 02/24/1997 | 02/28/1997 | $700 | $2,000 | $0 | 03/03/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100146 K03 | 02/24/1997 | 02/28/1997 | $700 | $2,000 | $0 | 03/03/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100252 B04 IV | 02/24/1997 | 02/28/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/03/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100252 A02 VIC | 02/24/1997 | 02/28/1997 | $700 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/03/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100252 B04 II | 02/24/1997 | 02/28/1997 | $700 | $2,000 | $0 | 03/03/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 02001A | Repeat | 19100146 C04 | 02/24/1997 | 02/28/1997 | $1,500 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/03/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 8. | 02001B | Repeat | 19100146 D03 I | 02/24/1997 | 02/28/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/03/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 9. | 02001C | Repeat | 19100146 D03 III | 02/24/1997 | 02/28/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/03/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 10. | 02001D | Repeat | 19100146 D03 V | 02/24/1997 | 02/28/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/03/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 11. | 02001E | Repeat | 19100146 D04 VIII | 02/24/1997 | 02/28/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/03/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 12. | 02001F | Repeat | 19100146 D05 III | 02/24/1997 | 02/28/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/03/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 13. | 02001G | Repeat | 19100146 D09 | 02/24/1997 | 02/28/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/03/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 14. | 02001H | Repeat | 19100146 D10 | 02/24/1997 | 02/28/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/03/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 15. | 03001 | Other | 19100146 G04 | 02/24/1997 | 02/28/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/03/1997 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was welding the metal bulkhead of a cargo compartment. Apparently there had been a buildup of gasoline vapor in the area between this bulkhead and another. When Employee #1 began welding, the vapor exploded and he was struck by the metal bulkhead. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: VAPOR, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, WELDING, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, GASOLINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300997814 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |
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