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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311731129 - Brasfield & Gorrie, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Brasfield & Gorrie, Llc
2101 New Watermelon Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Mailing Address:
3021 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1541
NAICS: 236210/Industrial Building Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/29/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/14/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101274538 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 05/02/2008 | 05/12/2008 | $4,500 | $7,000 | $0 | 05/29/2008 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
An employee was performing a leak test on a 610-millimeter-diameter water main in a finishing water building at a water treatment plant. The employee charged the water line without all of the safety devices in place. The water line separated and struck the employee. He died of his injuries.
Keywords: CHEST, HIGH PRESSURE, PIPE, STRUCK BY, WATER PIPE, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311731129 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |