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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304476187 - Brunt Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Brunt Construction
1115 W. 28th Ave.
Covington, LA 70433
Mailing Address:
638 W.Railroad Ave., Independence, LA 70443
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1542
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/01/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 02/23/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100553221 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 9 | 1 | 10 | |||
| Current Violations | 9 | 1 | 10 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $23,700 | $0 | $0 | $250 | $0 | $23,950 |
| Current Penalty | $14,800 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $0 | $15,000 |
| 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 | 19101200 F05 I | 11/07/2002 | 11/20/2002 | $1,050 | $1,200 | $0 | 12/03/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260020 B01 | 11/07/2002 | 11/20/2002 | $1,300 | $1,500 | $0 | 12/03/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260020 B02 | 11/07/2002 | 11/20/2002 | $1,300 | $1,500 | $0 | 12/03/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260021 B05 | 11/07/2002 | 11/20/2002 | $2,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 12/03/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260350 A08 | 11/07/2002 | 11/20/2002 | $2,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 12/03/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19260350 A10 | 11/07/2002 | 11/20/2002 | $1,050 | $1,200 | $0 | 12/03/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19260350 A11 | 11/07/2002 | 11/20/2002 | $2,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 12/03/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19260403 B02 | 11/07/2002 | 11/20/2002 | $1,300 | $1,500 | $0 | 12/03/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19260407 B | 11/07/2002 | 11/20/2002 | $2,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 12/03/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 10. | 02001 | Other | 19100178 L01 I | 11/07/2002 | 11/20/2002 | $200 | $250 | $0 | 12/03/2002 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On May 10, 2002, an oxygen-acetylene cutting rig was stored overnight in an unventilated SeaLand shipping container. All the valves on the cylinders and the torch were left open overnight, and the gases filled the container with an explosive gas mixture. A nonintrinsically safe incandescent light and switch were installed within the container. The gas mixture exploded when the light was turned on the following morning, resulting in the death of two employees and the hospitalization of a third.
Keywords: OXYGEN, CYLINDER, ACETYLENE, EXPLOSIVE MIXING, GAS, EXPLOSION, VALVE, GAS LEAK, CUTTING AND BURNING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304476187 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 304476187 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 304476187 | Fatality | Amputation | Occupation not reported |