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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101265114 - Bubba'S Stop & Shop
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Bubba'S Stop & Shop
Hwy 25 South
Montevallo, AL 35115
Mailing Address:
Rt 2 Abox 260, Shelby, AL 35143
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5541
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/26/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/20/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360652192 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 10/30/1987 | 11/20/1987 | $500 | $1,000 | $0 | 11/19/1987 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100106 G03 III | 10/30/1987 | 11/20/1987 | $500 | $1,000 | $0 | 11/19/1987 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 5:00 p.m. on September 8, 1987, Employee #1 was preparing to replace a disposable wick filter on a Tokheim gasoline dispenser when the dispenser's hydraulic control valve O-ring ruptured, spewing out gasoline. Employee #3, who had been standing nearby, ran out of the station to assist in stopping the flow of gasoline. When a customer attempted to move his vehicle away from the leaking gasoline dispenser, a fire and explosion resulted. Employee #1 was severely burned but is expected to recover. Employee #2 was severely burned and died at 4:30 a.m. on September 9, 1987; Employee #3 was severely burned and died at 8:00 p.m. on September 9, 1987.
Keywords: BURN, MAINTENANCE, WORK RULES, FIRE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, VALVE, SPARK, GASOLINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101265114 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 101265114 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 101265114 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |