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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102862992 - L. Russo Construction Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Springfield Area Office
Site Address:
L. Russo Construction Co., Inc.
228 Bemis Rd.
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/17/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/02/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360319131 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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 | 19100252 D03 I | 03/30/1989 | 04/02/1989 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19040002 A | 03/30/1989 | 04/02/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On March 2, 1989, Employee #1 was using an oxygen/acetylene set-up to cut the lid off a 55 gallon drum to render the drum ready for scrap. Apparently, Employee #1 did not remove plugs to vent the drum or ascertain the drum's previous contents. The drum vapors exploded, causing extensive burns and blunt head trauma to Employee #1. He was killed.
Keywords: BURN, HEAD, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, VENTING, WORK RULES, DRUM, CONSTRUCTION, EXPLOSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102862992 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |