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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108559022 - Switz City Pipeline Terminal
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Switz City Pipeline Terminal
Highway 54 West
Switz City, IN 47465
Mailing Address:
Route 1, Switz City, IN 47465
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4613
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/03/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/15/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360196513 |
| 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 | $1,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,700 |
| 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 | 19100106 F06 | 11/20/1990 | 05/07/1991 | $850 | $1,000 | $0 | 01/02/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 H02 III | 11/20/1990 | 05/07/1991 | $850 | $1,000 | $0 | 01/02/1991 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 2:45 p.m. on June 13, 1990, Employees #1, #2, and #3 were transferring gasoline from a 55,000 barrel capacity fuel storage tank into a petroleum transport truck. Gasoline vapors ignited, setting the tank and truck on fire and burning the employees. Employee #1 was critically burned and transported to Wishard Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. He died on July 3, 1990. Employee #2 was critically burned and transported to Riley Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, and was then transferred to Wishard Hospital when space became available. Employee #3 was seriously burned on both arms and transported to Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, STORAGE TANK, TRUCK, ARM, GASOLINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108559022 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec | ||
| 2 | 108559022 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec | ||
| 3 | 108559022 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Truck drivers, heavy |