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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108864034 - A & A Pipe Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Oklahoma City Area Office
Site Address:
A & A Pipe Co.
3 Mi W. Off Hwy 99 - 7 1/2 Mi N. Of Prague, Ok
Prague, OK 74864
Mailing Address:
Po Box 442, Cushing, OK 74023
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5093
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/06/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/30/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361148406 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $26,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,450 |
| Current Penalty | $26,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,450 |
| 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 | 19100252 A01 II | 06/08/1995 | 06/21/1995 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/30/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100252 A02 IIIA | 06/08/1995 | 06/21/1995 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 06/30/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100252 A02 IV | 06/08/1995 | 06/21/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/30/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100252 A02 VIC | 06/08/1995 | 06/21/1995 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/30/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19100252 A03 I | 06/08/1995 | 06/21/1995 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/30/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19100252 A03 II | 06/08/1995 | 06/21/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/30/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01005 | Serious | 19101200 H | 06/08/1995 | 07/11/1995 | $450 | $450 | $0 | 06/30/1995 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At around 9:30 a.m. on February 24, 1995, Employees #1 and #2 were on the northeast side of a site, cutting the side out of a tank. A coworker was on the east side of the site, cutting out the top of another tank. The two tanks were approximately 2 feet apart. As the employees cut the tanks, the oil residue inside them ignited. The burning residue spilled out the tanks and onto the ground, causing a fire between the two tanks and other adjacent tanks. Employee #1 went to the south side of the tanks and began to throw dirt on the fire. As Employee #2 moved to help Employee #1, an explosion occurred. Apparently, the fire ignited an explosive atmosphere in one of the tanks that was not being cut. Employee #1 sustained 3rd-degree burns on most of his body and died later. Employee #2 sustained 2nd- and 3rd-degree burns over 40 percent of his body and is expected to recover. The coworker had gone to his car to get some equipment and was not injured.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, FIRE, EXPLOSION, TANK, CUTTING AND BURNING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108864034 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 108864034 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |