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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306309519 - American Fireworks Mfg Co. Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Syracuse Area Office
Site Address:
American Fireworks Mfg Co. Inc.
Fourth Street Behind P&C Stadium
Syracuse, NY 13208
Mailing Address:
716 Elizabeth Street, Utica, NY 13501
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7999
NAICS: 713990/All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/29/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/08/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100881150 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,750 |
| Current Penalty | $4,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,750 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 10/01/2003 | 10/19/2003 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 10/24/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 10/01/2003 | 10/19/2003 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $0 | 10/24/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 10/01/2003 | 10/19/2003 | $1,250 | $0 | $0 | 10/24/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100135 A01 | 10/01/2003 | 10/19/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/24/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01003A | Serious | 19100157 C04 | 10/01/2003 | 10/19/2003 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 10/24/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 01003B | Serious | 19100157 E03 | 10/01/2003 | 10/19/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/24/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 01003C | Serious | 19100157 G01 | 10/01/2003 | 10/19/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/24/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 8. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 10/01/2003 | 11/03/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/24/2003 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On June 13, 2003, an employee was hand-lighting fireworks. The flame went out. He then relit the fireworks. Suddenly it exploded. The explosion set off other parts of the fireworks display and the resulting debris struck and killed the employee.
Keywords: FIREWORKS, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306309519 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |