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Inspection: 114140387 - Island Transportation Corp.

Inspection Information - Office: Avenel Area Office

 

Inspection Nr: 114140387
Report ID: 0213400
Date Opened: 01/23/1996

Site Address:
Island Transportation Corp.
850 Port Reading Ave.
Port Reading, NJ 07064

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: Union

SIC:5171

NAICS: 0 

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 07/18/1996

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 04/30/1999

Related Activity
Type Activity Nr Safety Health
Accident 361993850
Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties Serious Willful Repeat Other Unclass Total
Initial Violations 9 1 10
Current Violations 9 1 10
Initial Penalty $42,300 $63,000 $0 $0 $0 $105,300
Current Penalty $23,310 $0 $0 $0 $50,400 $73,710
FTA Penalty $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Violation Items
# Citation ID Citaton Type Standard Cited Issuance Date Abatement Due Date Current Penalty Initial Penalty FTA Penalty Contest Latest Event Note
1. 01001A Serious 19100037 Q02 07/22/1996 07/26/1996 $990 $1,800 $0 08/06/1996 F - Formal Settlement  
2. 01001B Serious 19100037 Q05 07/22/1996 07/26/1996 $0 $0 $0 08/06/1996 F - Formal Settlement  
3. 01002 Serious 19100132 D01 07/22/1996 08/23/1996 $1,735 $3,150 $0 08/06/1996 F - Formal Settlement  
4. 01003A Serious 19100134 A02 07/22/1996 08/23/1996 $3,475 $6,300 $0 08/06/1996 F - Formal Settlement  
5. 01003B Serious 19101000 B02 07/22/1996 08/23/1996 $0 $0 $0 08/06/1996 F - Formal Settlement  
6. 01003C Serious 19101000 E 07/22/1996 08/23/1996 $0 $0 $0 08/06/1996 F - Formal Settlement  
7. 01004 Serious 19100146 C01 07/22/1996 08/23/1996 $3,475 $6,300 $0 08/06/1996 F - Formal Settlement  
8. 01005 Serious 19100146 C02 07/22/1996 08/23/1996 $2,475 $4,500 $0 08/06/1996 F - Formal Settlement  
9. 01006 Serious 19100146 C04 07/22/1996 08/23/1996 $3,475 $6,300 $0 08/06/1996 F - Formal Settlement  
10. 01007 Serious 19100146 G01 07/22/1996 08/23/1996 $3,475 $6,300 $0 08/06/1996 F - Formal Settlement  
11. 01008 Serious 19100307 B 07/22/1996 07/25/1996 $2,475 $4,500 $0 08/06/1996 F - Formal Settlement  
12. 01009 Serious 19101200 E01 07/22/1996 08/23/1996 $1,735 $3,150 $0 08/06/1996 F - Formal Settlement  
13. 02001 Unclass 19101200 H 07/22/1996 08/23/1996 $50,400 $63,000 $0 08/06/1996 F - Formal Settlement  

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201310331
Event: 01/23/1996
TWO EMPLOYEES KILLED WHEN EXPOSED TO HYDROGEN SULFIDE

On January 23, 1996, Employee #1 entered an asphalt tanker after observing water at the bottom of the tanker. He entered without a respirator to remove the water with a bucket and sponge. Shortly afterwards, he felt weak, shouted for help, and went motionless. After being informed of the situation, Employee #2 entered the tanker in order to rescue Employee #1. He entered the tanker without a respirator. Employee #1 and Employee #2 were exposed to very high concentrations hydrogen sulfide inside the asphalt tanker and were killed.

Keywords: TANK TRUCK, ASPHYXIATED, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, ASPHALT

Investigated Inspection
# Inspection Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 114140387 Fatality Asphyxia Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics
2 114140387 Fatality Asphyxia Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics
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