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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106096274 - Ergon Oil Purchasing
Inspection Information - Office: Mobile Area Office
Site Address:
Ergon Oil Purchasing
Hwy 43
Bucks, AL 36512
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1639, Jackson, MS 39215
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5171
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/09/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/22/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 902496215 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $13,500 | $126,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $139,500 |
| Current Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $51,000 | $60,000 |
| 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 | 19101200 E01 II | 03/17/1995 | 04/04/1995 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 04/07/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 E02 | 03/17/1995 | 04/04/1995 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 04/07/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19101200 F05 II | 03/17/1995 | 04/04/1995 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | 04/07/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Willful | 5A0001 | 03/17/1995 | 04/04/1995 | $0 | $63,000 | $0 | 04/07/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 02002 | Unclass | 19100106 B06 | 03/17/1995 | 03/22/1995 | $51,000 | $63,000 | $0 | 04/07/1995 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:00 p.m. on September 20, 1994, Employees #1, #2, and #3 were attempting to remove an agitator or mixer from a crude oil storage tank. The agitator had been partially removed and was being supported by a running gasoline winch truck. Employee #1 was operating the truck, and Employees #2 and #3 were attempting to see why the agitator would not come out of the tank. From all indications, explosive fumes escaping from the crude oil storage tank traveled to the running gasoline truck, which ignited the fumes. A flash fire occurred, seriously injuring all three employees. Approximately 1 hour later an explosion occurred in the storage tank. Employee #1 died the following day at a local hospital. The tank burned itself out in approximately 2 days.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE VAPORS, STORAGE TANK, EXPLOSION, WINCH, BURN, FIRE, CRUDE OIL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106096274 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 106096274 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |