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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309223790 - Charles Howell
Inspection Information - Office: Tenn Cmpl Sfty 3
Site Address:
Charles Howell
3500 North Hawthone Street
Chattanooga, TN 37405
Mailing Address:
1147 Lakeside Circle, Hixson, TN 37343
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1795
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/08/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/29/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100623594 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,000 |
| Current Penalty | $12,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,000 |
| 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 B02 | 10/05/2005 | 10/13/2005 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 11/28/2005 | R - Review Commission | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260850 A | 10/05/2005 | 10/13/2005 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 11/28/2005 | R - Review Commission | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260850 E | 10/05/2005 | 10/13/2005 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 11/28/2005 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
On June 10, 2005, Employee #1, working for the Charles Howell Company, was demolishing a powder coat paint spray booth. The spray booth collapsed prematurely, causing a plume of powder coat paint dust. Employee #2 was using the booth when it collapsed. The powder coat paint dust was ignited by the torch he was using, causing a flash fire. Employees #2 and #3, the owner and his daughter, were caught in the flash fire. All employees including the owner and his daughter were taken to Erlanger Hospital, located in Chattanooga, TN. Employees #1 and #3 were treated and released; however, Employee #2, the owner, and his daughter were admitted to the hospital for serious second and third degree burns.
Keywords:burn, dust, demolition, paint, torch, powder, spray booth
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309223790 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Construction trades, n.e.c. | ||
| 2 | 309223790 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Construction trades, n.e.c. | ||
| 3 | 309223790 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Construction trades, n.e.c. |