Inspection Detail

Inspection: 102822350 - Goppert & Johnson Landscaping

Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office

Inspection Nr: 102822350

Report ID: 0418800

Date Opened: 05/12/1989

Site Address:
Goppert & Johnson Landscaping
44 Coconut Row
Palm Beach, FL 33480

Mailing Address:
4504 Georgia Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33405

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:0782

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 05/13/1989

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 08/08/1989

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360134506

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	4					4
Current Violations	4					4
Initial Penalty	$800	$0	$0	$0	$0	$800
Current Penalty	$650	$0	$0	$0	$0	$650
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Latest Event
1.	01001	Serious	19100106 D02 I	07/18/1989	07/21/1989	$350	$350	$0	-
2.	01002	Serious	19100106 D07 IA	07/18/1989	07/21/1989	$75	$150	$0	I - Informal Settlement
3.	01003	Serious	19100106 E09 I	07/18/1989	07/21/1989	$75	$150	$0	I - Informal Settlement
4.	01004	Serious	19100106 F06	07/18/1989	07/21/1989	$150	$150	$0	-

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 14341192

Event: 05/09/1989

EMPLOYEE DIED FROM FLAMMABLE LIQUID BURNS

On May 9, 1989, Employee #1 had completed fueling a riding mower. When Employee #1 started the engine there was an explosion and fire which quickly spread on Employee #1's clothing and in and around the 12-ft by 30-ft concrete block shed. Employee #1 suffered severe body burns and died three days later.

Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, AGRICULTURE, ENGINE, EXPLOSION, CONCRETE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	102822350			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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