Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108754904 - John J. Brentzel, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Site Address:
John J. Brentzel, Inc.
Route 40
Claysville, PA 15323
Mailing Address:
1070 Morris Avenue, North Huntingdon, PA 15642
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/14/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/06/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360845150 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,850 |
| Current Penalty | $2,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,850 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100120 B01 I | 11/01/1993 | 01/10/1994 | $900 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100120 C01 | 11/01/1993 | 12/06/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100120 E03 I | 11/01/1993 | 01/10/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100120 L01 I | 11/01/1993 | 12/06/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01002A | Serious | 19100252 A02 IV | 11/01/1993 | 11/04/1993 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01002B | Serious | 19100252 A02 IV | 11/01/1993 | 11/04/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01002C | Serious | 19100252 A02 VIC | 11/01/1993 | 11/04/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01002D | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIII | 11/01/1993 | 11/04/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01002E | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIVA | 11/01/1993 | 11/04/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 01002F | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIVB | 11/01/1993 | 11/04/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 01002G | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIVC3 | 11/01/1993 | 11/04/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 01002H | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIVD | 11/01/1993 | 11/04/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 13. | 01002I | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIVE | 11/01/1993 | 11/04/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 14. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 11/01/1993 | 01/10/1994 | $450 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was using a cutting torch on an 8,000 gallon underground gasoline tank when gasoline vapors ignited and exploded, killing Employee #1. The employee was using the cutting torch to enlarge existing holes in the tank so that the remaining water would run out of the tank more quickly.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, TORCH, EXPLOSION, GASOLINE, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108754904 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |
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