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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107010282 - General Services Equipment
Inspection Information - Office: Mobile Area Office
Site Address:
General Services Equipment
1101 S. Conception St.
Mobile, AL 36603
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 190778, Mobile, AL 36603
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:6512
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/01/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/14/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360825574 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,375 |
| Current Penalty | $9,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,375 |
| 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 | 05/21/1993 | 06/16/1993 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100106 F03 IV | 05/21/1993 | 06/16/1993 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100106 F08 | 05/21/1993 | 05/26/1993 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100120 Q01 | 05/21/1993 | 07/09/1993 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 05/21/1993 | 06/16/1993 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 05/21/1993 | 06/16/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19101200 H | 05/21/1993 | 06/16/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A group of workers were cleaning out a petroleum product pipe system by dispensing material in the pipes into a 10,000 gallon steel skid tank by way of a flexible rubber hose. The 4 in. flexible hose entered the tank through an 8 in. hole. It was tied or secured using grass rope. The flexible hose was jerking and freed from its securing point. Employee #1, who was on top of the tank, got hold of the hose and put it back in the tank. It jerked again and the employee lost control of the hose, causing the product to be sprayed all around. Static charge apparently ignited the fuel, causing fatal burns to Employee #1.
Keywords: BURN, STATIC ELECTRICITY, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, UNSECURED, FIRE, HOSE, OFF LOADING, SPILL, LOST CONTROL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107010282 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |