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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1567369.015 - Potter South East, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Knoxville Office - Safety
Site Address:
Potter South East, Llc
170 Royal Lane
Pioneer, TN 37847
Mailing Address:
511 E. Monticello Pike, Huntsville, TN 37756
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 324121/Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/07/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1840628 | Yes | |
| Accident | 1889066 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,800 | $0 | $0 | $950 | $0 | $19,750 |
| Current Penalty | $18,800 | $0 | $0 | $950 | $0 | $19,750 |
| FTA Penalty | $12,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $13,500 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | TCA 50-3-105(1) | 05/13/2022 | 05/31/2022 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100028 B01 I | 05/13/2022 | 05/31/2022 | $5,400 | $5,400 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100030 A01 | 05/13/2022 | 05/31/2022 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100106 E06 I | 05/13/2022 | 05/31/2022 | $5,400 | $5,400 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100151 B | 05/13/2022 | 05/31/2022 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $12,000 | Z - Issued | ||
| 6. | 01006A | Serious | 19100157 C01 | 05/13/2022 | 05/23/2022 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 7. | 01006B | Serious | 19100157 C04 | 05/13/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 8. | 02001 | Other | TDLWD RULE 800-01-03-.05(1)(A)2 | 05/13/2022 | 05/31/2022 | $500 | $500 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 9. | 02002A | Other | 19101200 F10 | 05/13/2022 | 05/31/2022 | $450 | $450 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 10. | 02002B | Other | 19101200 G08 | 05/13/2022 | 06/02/2022 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | Z - Issued | ||
| 11. | 02002C | Other | 19101200 H01 | 05/13/2022 | 06/02/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 4:45 p.m. on December 3, 2021, an employee was using a propane torch to loosen asphalt from the ejection chute of a silo while cleaning the chute. A flash fire occurred at the opening of the chute striking the employee. The employee incurred 3rd degree burns on 65% to 75% of his body, a broken vertebrae and a concussion. The employee also fell as a result of the incident and was killed.
Keywords: Abdomen, Arm, Back, Burn, Chest, Cleaning, Concussion, Elbow, Engineering Controls, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Fire, Fire Extinguisher, Flammable Liquid, Flash, Fracture, Guard, Guardrail, Hazard Communication, Head, Hip, Ignition, Inadequate Maint, Inspection, Lack of Engineering Controls, Lack of Work Procedures, Leg, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Propane, Propane Torch, Struck By, Training, Unstable Position, Work Surface
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1567369.015 | 30 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |