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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110636388 - Microgas Corporation Dba Marks Lp Gas
Inspection Information - Office: Region 09; San Francisco
Site Address:
Microgas Corporation Dba Marks Lp Gas
Lot 2116, Marine Drive
Tamuning, GU 96911
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box Fz, Agana, GU 96910
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5984
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/07/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/15/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 901393488 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 13 | 5 | 18 | |||
| Current Violations | 12 | 5 | 17 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $7,230 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,230 |
| Current Penalty | $6,590 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,590 |
| 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 | 19100106 B02 IIF | 02/19/1991 | 03/19/1991 | $640 | $640 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100106 B02 VIIA | 02/19/1991 | 04/09/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100110 B03 V | 02/19/1991 | 06/09/1991 | $640 | $640 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100110 B06 I | 02/19/1991 | 03/19/1991 | $640 | $640 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100110 B06 II | 02/19/1991 | 04/09/1991 | $640 | $640 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100110 B16 | 02/19/1991 | 06/03/1991 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100110 D08 I | 02/19/1991 | 03/19/1991 | $640 | $640 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 19100110 D10 | 02/19/1991 | 03/26/1991 | $640 | $640 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01008 | Serious | 19100110 D12 IV | 02/19/1991 | 06/30/1991 | $350 | $350 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 10. | 01009A | Serious | 19100157 G01 | 02/19/1991 | 06/09/1991 | $640 | $640 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 11. | 01009B | Serious | 19100110 D14 I | 02/19/1991 | 03/19/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 01010 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 02/19/1991 | 06/09/1991 | $350 | $350 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 13. | 01011A | Serious | 19101200 F05 I | 02/19/1991 | 06/09/1991 | $350 | $350 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 14. | 01011B | Serious | 19101200 F05 II | 02/19/1991 | 06/09/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 15. | 01012 | Serious | 19101200 G08 | 02/19/1991 | 04/09/1991 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - | ||
| 16. | 01013 | Serious | 19101200 H | 02/19/1991 | 06/09/1991 | $350 | $350 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 17. | 02001 | Other | 19030002 A01 | 02/19/1991 | 03/01/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 18. | 02002 | Other | 19100101 B | 02/19/1991 | 03/19/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 19. | 02003 | Other | 19100157 C01 | 02/19/1991 | 03/05/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 20. | 02004 | Other | 19100157 E02 | 02/19/1991 | 03/01/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 21. | 02005 | Other | 19100157 F02 | 02/19/1991 | 03/01/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and coworkers were using a gasoline-powered forklift truck to move a full 1,000 gallon (wc) liquid propane gas (lp gas) tank that was designed for stationary use. An unapproved nipple with an inadequate pressure rating had been added to the bottom of the tank without protection from physical damage. It broke, spilling the contents of the tank. All employees evacuated the area, but Employee #1 ran back to the spill site to turn off a gasoline-powered generator. The cloud of lp gas was ignited, presumably by the forklift that has been left running. Employee #1 suffered burns over 60 percent of his body and died 15 days later.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, FIRE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, EXPLOSION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, LP GAS, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110636388 | Occupation Not Listed |