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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: 1669988.015 - Fcx2023xt3633x0096 - Nammo Defense Systems Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Arizona Division Of Occupational Safety And Health (Adosh)
Site Address:
Fcx2023xt3633x0096 - Nammo Defense Systems Inc.
4051 N Higley Rd
Mesa, AZ 85215
Mailing Address:
4051 N Higley Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325920/Explosives Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/23/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2055122 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $84,821 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $84,821 |
| Current Penalty | $84,821 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $84,821 |
| 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 | 19100037 A03 | 09/01/2023 | 09/04/2023 | $6,696 | $6,696 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100119 E05 | 09/01/2023 | 09/22/2023 | $15,625 | $15,625 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100119 F01 | 09/01/2023 | 09/22/2023 | $15,625 | $15,625 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100119 G01 I | 09/01/2023 | 09/22/2023 | $15,625 | $15,625 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100119 I01 | 09/01/2023 | 09/04/2023 | $15,625 | $15,625 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100119 L01 | 09/01/2023 | 09/22/2023 | $15,625 | $15,625 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 7:53 a.m. on March 23, 2023, an employee working as a production operator for an explosives manufacturer was removing a chemical compound from a large batch mixing bowl. The compound ignited and deflagrated. The employee was killed in the resulting fire, explosion and shockwave.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Burn, Chemical, Chemical Reaction, Explosion, Explosive Mixing, Explosives, Fire, Head, Ignite, Ignition, Material Handling, Shock, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1669988.015 | 22 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |