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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310249578 - Athena Construction, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Athena Construction, Llc
1105 Levee Rd.
Morgan City, LA 70380
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box O, Morgan City, LA 70381
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 237120/Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/06/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/04/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100557164 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,200 |
| Current Penalty | $2,520 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,520 |
| 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 | 03/29/2007 | 04/04/2007 | $2,520 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 12, 2006, Employee #1, a towboat captain, and Employees #2 through #5, all construction laborers, were on a tow vessel that was pushing two construction barges. One of the spud legs on the barge suddenly deployed and struck a natural gas pipeline, causing an explosion and fire. Employees #1 through #5 were killed.
Keywords: BARGE, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, NATURAL GAS, EXPLOSION, PIPELINE, MECH MALFUNCTION, TOWED EQUIPMENT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310249578 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 310249578 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 310249578 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 310249578 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 310249578 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |