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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102821543 - Gulf Machinery Company
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Gulf Machinery Company
3798 Selvitz Rd.
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4987, Clearwater, FL 34625
Union Status: Union
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/12/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/10/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360134837 | ||
| Referral | 900841305 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,540 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,540 |
| Current Penalty | $2,540 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,540 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260020 B01 | 09/20/1989 | 10/07/1989 | $810 | $810 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260020 B02 | 09/20/1989 | 10/07/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 09/20/1989 | 10/24/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002A | Serious | 19260059 E01 | 09/20/1989 | 10/24/1989 | $810 | $810 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01002B | Serious | 19260059 E01 I | 09/20/1989 | 10/24/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01002C | Serious | 19260059 E01 II | 09/20/1989 | 10/24/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01002D | Serious | 19260059 F05 II | 09/20/1989 | 10/24/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01002E | Serious | 19260059 G01 | 09/20/1989 | 10/24/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01002F | Serious | 19260059 G08 | 09/20/1989 | 10/24/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 01002G | Serious | 19260059 H | 09/20/1989 | 10/24/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 01003A | Serious | 19260352 H | 09/20/1989 | 10/24/1989 | $560 | $560 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 01003B | Serious | 19260352 J | 09/20/1989 | 10/24/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 13. | 01004 | Serious | 19260500 D02 | 09/20/1989 | 10/07/1989 | $360 | $360 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 9, 1989, Employee #1 and coworker were working approximately 24 feet from the ground pipe bridge walk on a condensate tank, which contained water and d-limonene, which is the flammable oil. Employee #1 and the coworker were using a hand held torch to cut into the top section of the tank. Heat from the cutting was transferred into the tank, producing vapors and causing an explosion. Employee #1 and the coworker were hit by the flames and the explosion knocked them off the pipe bridge walk onto the ground. The coworker sustained injuries and burns from d-limonene. Employee #1 sustained burns to 90 percent of his body and died.
Keywords: BURN, HEAT, VAPOR, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TORCH, EXPLOSION, PIPE, BRIDGE, TANK, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102821543 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Boilermakers |