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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307127696 - Glenn Construction
Inspection Information - Office: State Of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health & Safety Bureau
Site Address:
Glenn Construction
377 Ridge Rd.
Silver City, NM 88061
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 238190/ Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/19/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Allcnstr, S:Allcnstr
Case Closed: 06/28/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100041789 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 19260021 B06 I | 06/08/2005 | 06/27/2005 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260353 B01 | 06/08/2005 | 06/27/2005 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, working for Glenn Construction in Silver City, NM, and Employee #2, the owner of the company, were converting an old fuel tank to a water tank for livestock. The tank was inerted with exhaust gas from a gasoline powered welder prior to the installation of internal valves. During the installation of the internal valve system, Employee #1 entered the tank and lost consciousness. Employee #2 entered the tank in an attempt to rescue Employee #1 and was also overcome by the fumes and collapsed. Employee #2 was rescued, administered CPR and transported to a medical facility. Employee #1 was pronounced dead on the scene.
Keywords: TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, FAINTED, TANK, WATER TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307127696 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Welders and cutters |