Inspection Detail

Inspection: 303820716 - Dennis Irvin Dba Demolition Engineering, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Fairview Heights Area Office

Inspection Nr: 303820716

Report ID: 0524530

Date Opened: 10/14/2004

Site Address:
Dennis Irvin Dba Demolition Engineering, Inc.
The National Coal Museum - Antioch Rd. (770 E)
West Frankfort, IL 62896

Mailing Address:
565 Wasson Road, Eldorado, IL 62930

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1795

NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors

Inspection Type: Unprog Rel

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: Y

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 03/10/2005

Emphasis: S:Construction Fatalities

Case Closed: 03/22/2005

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100841360

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200841070

Event: 10/12/2004

Employee killed when struck by flying debris from blast

On October 12, 2004, Employee #1, a project manager for Brayman Construction Corporation, was videotaping the demolition of an abandoned coal conveyor system through the use of ten linear-shaped explosive charges. He was situated approximately 290 ft away from the nearest charge when, approximately a second after the blast, he was struck by a projectile. The object penetrated his protective helmet and he died the next day as a result of his injuries. The projectile was apparently a piece of the copper jacket from one of the charges.

Keywords: HEAD, EXPLOSIVES, HARD HAT, DEMOLITION, PPE, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, CONSTRUCTION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303820716					Occupation not reported

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