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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111195194 - Big Valley Express Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Reno 0953210
Site Address:
Big Valley Express Inc.
1235 Glendale Ave.
Sparks,, NV 89431
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4214
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/12/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/21/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360762751 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| Current Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| 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 | 19100106 E06 I | 02/23/1990 | 02/26/1990 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 618055601 | 02/12/1990 | 02/20/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Other | 618056501 | 02/12/1990 | 02/20/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02003 | Other | 19100106 D02 | 02/12/1990 | 02/12/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was using an oxyacetylene torch on the driveline of an 18-ft International van truck. Approximately 8 ft away, a coworker who was siphoning gasoline from the truck's fuel tank spilled some on the floor. Apparently, vapors from the gasoline were ignited by the flame of the employee's torch, causing a flash fire and small explosion. Employee #1 suffered first- and second-degree burns on his right ear and discomfort to his eyes. He went to an emergency room that evening, where he was treated and released. Employee #2 was removing a water pump from the truck's fuel tank when the small explosion and flash fire occurred. While extinguishing the fire, he apparently inhaled some of the vapors and extinguishing agent. He felt poorly the rest of that day and the next morning. By the afternoon, however, Employee #2 claimed to feel okay, and he refused medical attention.
Keywords: BURN, VAPOR, ACETYLENE TORCH, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, FIRE, EAR, INHALATION, EXPLOSION, GASOLINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111195194 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics | ||
| 2 | 111195194 | Non Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics |