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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305030207 - Marlatt Construction, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Marlatt Construction, Inc.
1300 Main
Atchison, KS 66002
Mailing Address:
17588 274 Road, Atchison, KS 66002
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 562910/Remediation Services
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/07/2003
Emphasis: S:Construction
Case Closed: 03/25/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101342376 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,950 |
| Current Penalty | $1,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,200 |
| 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 | 19260451 B01 | 02/21/2003 | 04/09/2003 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260451 G01 | 02/21/2003 | 02/26/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19260451 E01 | 02/21/2003 | 02/26/2003 | $200 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 02/21/2003 | 04/09/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 13, 2002, Employees #1 and #2 were working in the vicinity of the A-still when it was started. One of the manhole covers in the absorption column was apparently open and flammable alcohol vapors escaped and exploded in flame. Employees #1 and #2 both sustained burns, for which they were hospitalized. Previously, the absorption column had been opened to inspect the corn grits process and apparently one of the manholes had not been closed. No lockout and tagout procedures were used when the absorption column was opened, and there was no verification process in place to ensure that all the manhole covers were closed before the still was activated.
Keywords: COVER, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, BURN, ALCOHOL, FIRE, LOCKOUT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305030207 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Welders and cutters |