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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 109059139 - Metro Electrical Contractors Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Oklahoma City Area Office
Site Address:
Metro Electrical Contractors Inc.
2801 S. W. 15th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73108
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 82066, Oklahoma City, OK 73148
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/09/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/11/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361122351 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $3,300 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 19100119 H03 III | 12/20/1993 | 01/12/1994 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 12/20/1993 | 01/12/1994 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19040002 A | 12/20/1993 | 01/02/1994 | $0 | $300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were assigned to adjust the setting on a level data pressure sensor that was mounted on top of a soybean storage tank in order to regulate the low pressure nitrogen used to blanket the tank. The storage tank was 24 ft high by 30 ft diameter with a 262,000 gallon capacity. There was 1 in. of oil in the tank. Employee #2 had removed trash from the area and when he returned he could not locate Employee #1. After a short time Employee #2 climbed the tank ladder and, when he reached the top, he could see that the tank hatch was open. He looked in the tank and saw Employee #1 lying in the bottom. He yelled to Employee #3 for help, then entered the tank to assist Employee #1. Employee #3 climbed the tank and could see both Employees #1 and #2 lying in the bottom. He yelled for help, shut off the nitrogen flow to the tank, and climbed down. He was removing a side plate on the tank when coworkers arrived to assist. After removing the plate, Employee #3 held his breath and entered the tank and pulled Employee #2 to the opening. He was able to get out of the tank before being completely overcome. Employee #4 entered the tank and was able to pull Employee #1 out of the tank before being was completely overcome by the nitrogen atmosphere. Employee #1 died of asphyxia.
Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, ASPHYXIATED, WORK RULES, STORAGE TANK, OVEREXPOSURE, MAINTENANCE, CONFINED SPACE, CONSTRUCTION, NITROGEN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109059139 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Electricians | ||
| 2 | 109059139 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Electricians' apprentices |