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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100593276 - Virginia Welding Supply Company
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Inspection Nr: 100593276
Report ID: 0316400
Date Opened: 01/15/1992
Site Address:
Virginia Welding Supply Company
#1 Oregon Street
Charleston, WV 25325
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 1268, Charleston, WV 25325
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2813
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/09/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/19/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 901525931 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,850 | $0 | $0 | $550 | $0 | $4,400 |
| Current Penalty | $2,090 | $0 | $0 | $410 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | 19100147 C01 | 03/19/1992 | 03/24/1992 | $825 | $1,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100253 F06 IH | 03/19/1992 | 03/24/1992 | $0 | $825 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100253 F06 II | 03/19/1992 | 03/24/1992 | $1,265 | $1,925 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19040005 C | 03/19/1992 | 03/24/1992 | $410 | $550 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 14232664
Event: 01/15/1992
BURN - ACETYLENE GENERATOR EXPLODED
TWO EMPLOYEES WERE BURNED WHEN A SUDDEN EXPLOSION AND FLASH FIRE INVOLVING AN ACETYLENE GENERATOR DEVELOPED. ALL SYSTEMS WERE OPERATING NORMALLY WHEN THE EXPLOSION OCCURRED. THE EMPLOYEES WERE HOSPITALIZED FOR THEIR INJURIES.
Keywords: BURN, ACETYLENE, FIRE, EXPLOSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100593276 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Miscellaneous plant and system operators | ||
| 2 | 100593276 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Miscellaneous plant and system operators |