Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303378277 - Colwell Construction Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Colwell Construction Company, Inc.
131 Rock Quarry Road
Ellijay, GA 30540
Mailing Address:
977 C. H. Colwell Drive, Blairsville, GA 30512
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2951
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/05/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/05/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101280808 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $45,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $45,000 |
| Current Penalty | $23,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,000 |
| 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 C01 | 10/05/2000 | 10/18/2000 | $4,800 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 C04 | 10/05/2000 | 11/01/2000 | $4,800 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 10/05/2000 | 11/03/2000 | $0 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 10/05/2000 | 11/01/2000 | $0 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 10/05/2000 | 11/01/2000 | $4,800 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004C | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 10/05/2000 | 11/01/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01005A | Serious | 19100219 D01 | 10/05/2000 | 11/01/2000 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 8. | 01005B | Serious | 19100219 E01 I | 10/05/2000 | 11/01/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 9. | 01005C | Serious | 19100219 E03 I | 10/05/2000 | 11/01/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 10. | 01006 | Serious | 19100219 F03 | 10/05/2000 | 11/01/2000 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 11. | 01007A | Serious | 19100252 A02 VIC | 10/05/2000 | 10/12/2000 | $4,800 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01007B | Serious | 19100252 B04 IV | 10/05/2000 | 10/12/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 01008A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 10/05/2000 | 11/01/2000 | $3,800 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 14. | 01008B | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 10/05/2000 | 11/01/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 15. | 01008C | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 10/05/2000 | 11/01/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Two employees had entered a direct-fired liquid asphalt vessel to repair a leak in the hot oil exchange unit. Confined space procedures were not followed. The system was not purged of explosive vapors and liquids prior to attempting the repair. An explosion occurred when the repair crew started welding. Both crew members were killed.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, CONFINED SPACE, WELDING, EXPLOSION, ASPHALT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303378277 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 303378277 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |
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