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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111182929 - Carson City Dept. Of Public Works, St. Division
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Reno 0953210
Site Address:
Carson City Dept. Of Public Works, St. Division
3300 Butti Way
Carson City, NV 89701
Mailing Address:
2621 Northgate Lane, Ste. 44, Carson City, NV 89701
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9621
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/11/1993
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/26/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361024961 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500 |
| 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 | 19101200 E01 I | 04/28/1993 | 05/14/1993 | $500 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19101200 F05 I | 04/28/1993 | 05/14/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19101200 F05 II | 04/28/1993 | 05/14/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19101200 H | 04/28/1993 | 05/14/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees were transferring street repair asphalt from a portable tank to a large storage tank through an application hose. The asphalt solidified inside the hose. To liquefy the material, a propane torch was used to heat the application hose. The torch ignited vapors that were being emitted from the large storage tank and caused a large explosion. Employees #1 and #2 were injured; Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE VAPORS, STORAGE TANK, PROPANE TORCH, EXPLOSION, ASPHALT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111182929 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Construction trades, n.e.c. | ||
| 2 | 111182929 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Construction trades, n.e.c. |