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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123158487 - Absolute Tank Removal
Inspection Information - Office: Bridgeport Area Office
Site Address:
Absolute Tank Removal
338 Commerce Drive
Fairfield, CT 06430
Mailing Address:
60 Rowe Avenue, Milford, CT 06460
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1795
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/09/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/06/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 201528361 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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 | 19260850 E | 11/12/2004 | 11/20/2004 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 23, 2004, an employee cut into a 3,000-gallon underground storage tank that had contained gasoline. The gas had been removed the previous day and the tank purged overnight with dry ice. However, approximately 8 to 10 cubic yards of sludge remained in the tank. When the employee cut into the tank, an explosion resulted. The employee sustained second- and third-degree burns over his head, face, neck and chest. He was hospitalized for treatment of his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, HEAD, STORAGE TANK, EXPLOSION, CARBON DIOXIDE, NECK, PURGING, FACE, GASOLINE, SLUDGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123158487 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |