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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107854846 - U.S.P.C.I., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wyoming Department Of Workforce Services - Osha Division
Inspection Nr: 107854846
Report ID: 0855610
Date Opened: 07/22/1989
Site Address:
U.S.P.C.I., Inc.
Union Pacific Railyard
Green River, WY 82935
Mailing Address:
Suite 500, 515 Greens Road, Houston, TX 77002
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/23/1989
Emphasis: L:Constr
Case Closed: 12/06/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360607691 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $160 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $160 |
| Current Penalty | $160 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $160 |
| 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 | CO100003 I | 10/19/1989 | 09/11/1989 | $160 | $160 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 14559603
Event: 07/21/1989
EMPLOYEE KILLED WHEN USING CUTTING TORCH ON STORAGE TANK
Employee #1 was involved in the removal of an underground storage tank, and was cutting on the vessel with a gas cutting torch. This action caused an explosion resulting in his death.
Keywords: EXPLOSION, LACERATION, TANK, CUTTING AND BURNING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107854846 | Fatality | Other | Excavating and loading machine operators |