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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120224522 - Beneto Tank Lines
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Beneto Tank Lines
4076 Seaport Blvd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1496, West Sacramento, CA 95691
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4213
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/04/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/13/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361510266 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working at the Beneto Tank Lines lot. He entered a tank trailer that had been used to haul petroleum products and was overcome by the tar vapors and 1,1,1-trichloroethane contained in Zep brake cleaner. This was not a normal duty for Employee #1. Just prior to the accident his supervisor had told him not to enter the tank. Employee #1 was rescued by the West Sacramento Fire Department and taken to Sutter General. He was reprimanded and placed on six months probation.
Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, TRICHLOROETHANE, VAPOR, CONFINED SPACE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120224522 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics |