Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111900551 - Burns Brothers, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office
Site Address:
Burns Brothers, Inc.
3524 S. Hwy 99e
Corning, CA 96021
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 675, Corning, CA 96021
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5541
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/06/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/24/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361355985 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 12/18/1991 | 01/21/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 B | 12/18/1991 | 01/21/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 342 A | 12/18/1991 | 08/28/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On July 9, 1991, Employee #1, of Burns Brothers Olive City, Inc., had completed filling a propane tank in an RV and was disconnecting the filling hose from the tank when a flash fire occurred. Employee #1 and the owner of the RV were burned. Employee #2 rushed over to the propane tank and shut off the main valve on the dispenser. As he tried to tighten the filling hose connection on the tank, a second flash fire occurred, burning him on the face and arms. Both employees sustained 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-degree burns.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, GAS, PROPANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111900551 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Garage and service station related occupations | ||
| 2 | 111900551 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Garage and service station related occupations |
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