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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315364497 - Heritage Propane Dba Coast Gas
Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office
Site Address:
Heritage Propane Dba Coast Gas
501 Strawberry Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
Mailing Address:
885 Salinas Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5984
NAICS: 454312/Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Bottled Gas) Dealers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/20/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/19/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102778255 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $560 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $560 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 3203 A04 | 10/25/2011 | 10/28/2011 | $560 | $560 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On July 28, 2011, Employee #1 was working in a kitchen area, converting a gas range from natural gas to propane. After completing the necessary steps for the conversion, Employee #1 lit the range to determine if it was functioning properly. An explosion and flash fire occurred, causing second-degree burns to Employee #1's face, arms, and chest. Emergency services were contacted, and Employee #1 was taken by helicopter to a nearby medical facility, where he was hospitalized and treated for his injuries. The accident investigation determined that the explosion and flash fire were as a resulted of a leaky gas pipe that was installed along the base of the wall. The propane vapor spread to the kitchen area and when the range oven was activated an ignition source was provided, causing the explosion and fire.
Keywords: BURN, CHEST, LEAK, REPAIR, VAPOR, FIRE, GAS, EXPLOSION, ARM, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315364497 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |