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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1422503.015 - Pyrotechnic Specialties, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Pyrotechnic Specialties, Inc.
1661 Juniper Creek Road
Byron, GA 31008
Mailing Address:
1661 Juniper Creek Road, Byron, GA 31008
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325920/Explosives Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/16/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/24/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1474771 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $40,840 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,840 |
| Current Penalty | $24,504 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,504 |
| 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 | 19100119 D02 I E | 12/20/2019 | 02/27/2020 | $6,126 | $10,210 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100119 E03 I | 12/20/2019 | 02/27/2020 | $6,126 | $10,210 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100119 F04 | 12/20/2019 | 02/27/2020 | $6,126 | $10,210 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100138 B | 12/20/2019 | 02/27/2020 | $6,126 | $10,210 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 1:15 p.m. on July 10, 2019, an employee was cleaning a metallic top work table outdoors where there was no temperature or humidity controls. The employee intended to brush and clean the chemical residues from the table when the residues ignited and a chemical flash fire ensued. The employee incurred second and third degree burns to his arms, hands and fingers and was hospitalized.
Keywords: Arm, Burn, Chemical Reaction, Cleaning, Explosives, Finger, Fire, Flammable Liquid, Flash, Glove, Hand, Machine operator, PPE, PPE Hazard Assessment, Protective Clothing, Radiation, Safety Device, Weather
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1422503.015 | 50 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |