Inspection Detail
Inspection: 113893077 - Multi-Care, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Avenel Area Office
Site Address:
Multi-Care, Inc.
168 Main St.
South Amboy, NJ 08857
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4119
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/29/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/03/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360946370 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| Current Penalty | $4,410 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,410 |
| 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 | 19100252 A01 III | 07/16/1996 | 07/25/1996 | $3,150 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 H02 I | 07/16/1996 | 07/25/1996 | $1,260 | $1,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 F05 I | 07/16/1996 | 07/22/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a mechanic, was cutting bolts from an old engine near a 55-gallon drum that was partially filled with gasoline and diesel fuel. Employee #2, a mechanic's helper, was working on a vehicle approximately 15 ft away. The 55-gallon drum exploded, killing Employee #1. Employee #2 was exposed to the impact and hospitalized briefly for trauma.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, DRUM, MECHANIC, EXPLOSION, GASOLINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 113893077 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 113893077 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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