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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115991507 - Hci - Chemtech Distribution, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Kansas City Area Office
Site Address:
Hci - Chemtech Distribution, Inc.
6301 N.E. Birmingham Road
Kansas City, MO 64117
Mailing Address:
1655 Des Peres Road, St. Louis, MO 63131
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5169
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/11/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/16/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360878540 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 15 | 15 | ||||
| Current Violations | 15 | 15 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $72,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $72,450 |
| Current Penalty | $65,205 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $65,205 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 02/24/1993 | 04/30/1993 | $5,670 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 02/24/1993 | 04/30/1993 | $4,050 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 5A0001 | 02/24/1993 | 05/31/1993 | $4,050 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100106 B02 IIB | 02/24/1993 | 05/30/1993 | $2,025 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100106 B02 VC | 02/24/1993 | 05/31/1993 | $4,050 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100106 B02 VIIID | 02/24/1993 | 05/31/1993 | $5,670 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100106 B06 | 02/24/1993 | 04/30/1993 | $5,670 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100120 Q01 | 02/24/1993 | 04/30/1993 | $2,025 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100134 F02 IV | 02/24/1993 | 03/29/1993 | $1,215 | $1,350 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01010 | Serious | 19100307 B | 02/24/1993 | 03/29/1993 | $4,050 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01011A | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 02/24/1993 | 04/30/1993 | $5,670 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01011B | Serious | 19260059 H | 02/24/1993 | 04/30/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 01011C | Serious | 19260059 H02 I | 02/24/1993 | 03/29/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 14. | 01012A | Serious | 19260028 A | 02/24/1993 | 04/30/1993 | $4,050 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 15. | 01012B | Serious | 19260102 A01 | 02/24/1993 | 04/30/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 16. | 01013 | Serious | 19260350 J | 02/24/1993 | 04/30/1993 | $5,670 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 17. | 01014 | Serious | 19260352 B | 02/24/1993 | 03/01/1993 | $5,670 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 18. | 01015 | Serious | 19260352 I | 02/24/1993 | 04/30/1993 | $5,670 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1, #2, and #3 were working on top of an approximately 10,000 gallon chemical storage tank. The last known content of the tank was ethyl alcohol. The tank was reported as having been drained, air vented and safe to work on. The employees were removing the catwalk between the tanks using a cutting torch when one exploded, killing them.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE VAPORS, VENTING, EXPLOSION, TANK, CONSTRUCTION, TORCH, CHEMICAL VAPOR, CUTTING AND BURNING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115991507 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 115991507 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |