Inspection Detail
Inspection: 122028673 - Florig Equipment Of Philadelphia
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
Florig Equipment Of Philadelphia
904 Ridge Pk.
Conshohocken, PA 19428
Mailing Address:
906 Ridge Pk., Conshohocken, PA 19428
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3713
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/19/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/02/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 79320552 | Yes | |
| Complaint | 79321139 | Yes | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,250 |
| Current Penalty | $1,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,250 |
| 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 | 19100307 B | 07/11/1997 | 08/29/1997 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19100101 B | 07/11/1997 | 07/16/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Other | 19100157 G02 | 07/11/1997 | 08/29/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02003 | Other | 19100212 A01 | 07/11/1997 | 07/21/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02004 | Other | 19100253 B04 III | 07/11/1997 | 07/16/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was conducting service work on a diesel fuel truck. When he separated a drain valve, gasoline dripped out and onto or near a portable electric lamp. The lamp exploded, igniting Employee #1 and/or his clothing. Employee #1 sustained burns over 60 to 65 percent of his body and was hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, MAINTENANCE, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, WORK RULES, FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRIC LIGHT--PORT, GASOLINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 122028673 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Heavy equipment mechanics |
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