Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103350641 - New England Tank Lining Of Conn.
Inspection Information - Office: Hartford Area Office
Site Address:
New England Tank Lining Of Conn.
6-10 Corbin Drive
Darien, CT 06820
Mailing Address:
333 North Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06606
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7699
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/15/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/02/1989
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 360667240 | ||
Referral | 900999327 | Yes |
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 | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
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 | 07/14/1988 | 07/20/1988 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - | ||
2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 07/14/1988 | 08/17/1988 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS TESTING AN UNDERGROUND OIL TANK FOR LEAKS BY PRESSURIZING THE TANK WITH AIR FROM A COMPRESSOR. AS HE WAS STANDING ON THE TANK COVER, THE TANK EXPLODED. HE WAS KILLED. HE HAD BEEN CONTROLLING THE AIR PRESSURE WITH A GATE VALVE AND PRESSURE GUAGE.
Keywords: WORK RULES, OIL TANK, EXPLOSION, HIGH PRESSURE, TANK
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 103350641 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |