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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1114443.015 - Heritage Equipment Company
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Heritage Equipment Company
101 Main St.
Lytton, IA 50561
Mailing Address:
9000 Heritage Drive, Plain City, OH 43064
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 423830/Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/22/2016
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/13/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1057492 | ||
| Inspection | 1114441 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 13 | 13 | ||||
| Current Violations | 9 | 9 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $32,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $32,500 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| 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 | 19100146 C04 | 04/14/2016 | 06/01/2016 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | 05/05/2016 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 C09 I | 04/14/2016 | 06/01/2016 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $0 | 05/05/2016 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100146 C09 II | 04/14/2016 | 06/01/2016 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $0 | 05/05/2016 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100146 C09 III | 04/14/2016 | 06/01/2016 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $0 | 05/05/2016 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100146 D03 IV | 04/14/2016 | 06/01/2016 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $0 | 05/05/2016 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100146 D03 VI | 04/14/2016 | 06/01/2016 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | 05/05/2016 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100146 D04 I | 04/14/2016 | 06/01/2016 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | 05/05/2016 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100146 D04 II | 04/14/2016 | 06/01/2016 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $0 | 05/05/2016 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100146 D05 II | 04/14/2016 | 06/01/2016 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $0 | 05/05/2016 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01010 | Serious | 19100146 H01 | 04/14/2016 | 06/01/2016 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | 05/05/2016 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 11. | 01011 | Serious | 19100146 I01 | 04/14/2016 | 06/01/2016 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $0 | 05/05/2016 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 01012 | Serious | 19100146 J02 | 04/14/2016 | 06/01/2016 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $0 | 05/05/2016 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 13. | 01013 | Serious | 19100146 J04 | 04/14/2016 | 06/01/2016 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $0 | 05/05/2016 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 5:45 p.m. on November 17, 2015, Employee #1 and Employee #2 were performing repair work at a facility. Employee #1 was assigned to repair a crack that had developed in a 20,000 gallon stainless steel fat storage tank, while Employee #2 served as an attendant. Before work, atmospheric testing measured the oxygen level in the tank; however, its contents were not completely emptied. As Employee #1 was located inside the tank, performing TIG stick welding to repair the crack, an explosion occurred. Both Employees #1 and #2 suffered third-degree burns for which they were hospitalized and treated. Employee #1 died on December 25, 2015, as a result of his injuries, and Employee #2 was released from the hospital approximately two weeks from the time of the incident.
Keywords: Confined Space, Explosion, Flammable Liquid, Flammable Vapors, Storage Tank
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1114443.015 | 30 | M | Hospitalized injury | ||
| 2 | 1114443.015 | 34 | M | Fatality | Welders and cutters |