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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310247085 - Bollinger Quick Repair, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Bollinger Quick Repair, Llc
615 Destrahan Ave
Harvey, LA 70058
Mailing Address:
615 Destrahan Ave, Harvey, LA 70058
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3731
NAICS: 336611/Ship Building and Repairing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/30/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/19/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100557008 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $12,500 | $0 | $0 | $22,500 |
| Current Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $12,500 | $0 | $0 | $22,500 |
| 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 | 19150012 D01 | 01/11/2007 | 02/18/2007 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19150055 G02 | 01/11/2007 | 02/26/2007 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Repeat | 19150012 A01 V | 01/11/2007 | 02/26/2007 | $12,500 | $12,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a shipfitter, was instructed to install a bulkhead penetration insert in the grey water tank of a tug. It was known by his supervisor that Employee # 1 sometimes tightened his oxygen/propylene hose couplings hand tight. Employee #1 assembled his hoses and torch and told his tacker to lower his torch and hose and the welding lead into the tank. The tacker lowered the torch and hose into the tank but couldn't lower the welding lead because it fell short of reaching the tank opening. While the tacker went to look for more welding lead, Employee #1 charged the oxygen and propylene lines at the manifold and proceeded to the vessel. Employee #1 placed his feet on the ladder to descend into the tank when the tank exploded. Employee #1 was blown upwards 30 feet from the tank opening and fell 45 feet to the dry-dock floor. Employee #1 died instantly from his injuries.
Keywords: WELDING, EXPLOSION, SHIP, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310247085 | Fatality | Fracture | Welders and cutters |