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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305114191 - Garman Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Toledo Area Office
Site Address:
Garman Construction
450 Christina Drive
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Mailing Address:
214 S. Main St., Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1771
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/03/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/18/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102103728 | ||
| Referral | 202095493 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,750 |
| 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. | 01001B | Serious | 19260020 B04 | 08/30/2002 | 09/19/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/26/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 08/30/2002 | 09/19/2002 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | 09/26/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19260050 B | 08/30/2002 | 09/12/2002 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | 09/26/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19260050 C | 08/30/2002 | 09/26/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/26/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19260059 G01 | 08/30/2002 | 09/12/2002 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 09/26/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19260059 H | 08/30/2002 | 09/19/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/26/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 01005 | Serious | 19260095 A | 08/30/2002 | 09/12/2002 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | 09/26/2002 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On May 24, 2002, Employee #1 and a foreman were preparing to use an asphalt crack sealing machine referred to as a tar kettle to fix pavement cracks with hot asphalt. The foreman left the job site to make a phone call, telling Employee #1 to watch the tar kettle. Employee #1 added water to a tank containing thermal transfer oil that surrounded the tar kettle. This tank was served by propane burners to provide even heating of the tar kettle's contents so the asphalt flowed easily. After Employee #1 added the water and steam pressure caused the thermal oil tank to fail. Vaporized oil was released and then ignited. The fire burned through the liquid propane lines supplying the thermal tank's burners, allowing the propane to escape and explode. Employee #1 sustained burns over 98 percent of his body. He was transported to the hospital, where he died.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, EXPLOSION, HIGH PRESSURE, HOT ASPHALT, PROPANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305114191 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Construction laborers |