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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1244609.015 - Tampa Electric Company
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Tampa Electric Company
13031 Wyandotte Rd.
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
Mailing Address:
702 N Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 221112/Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/30/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1235758 | ||
| Accident | 1238304 | ||
| Accident | 1238041 | ||
| Inspection | 1245410 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1245865 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1245514 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,675 | $126,749 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $139,424 |
| Current Penalty | $12,675 | $126,749 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $139,424 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100132 A | 12/27/2017 | 01/12/2018 | $12,675 | $12,675 | $0 | 12/27/2017 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 12/27/2017 | 01/12/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/27/2017 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100138 A | 12/27/2017 | 01/12/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/27/2017 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 02001A | Willful | 5A0001 | 12/27/2017 | 01/22/2018 | $126,749 | $126,749 | $0 | 12/27/2017 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 02001B | Willful | 19100269 D02 III | 12/27/2017 | 01/31/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/27/2017 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 4:22 p.m. on June 29, 2017, an employee was in the process of trying to unplug a hole in a molten slag tank. An explosion occurred releasing molten slag and the employee burned upon contact with material. Two employees were killed, and four employees were hospitalized. No other information was given about the employees who were hospitalized.
Keywords: Burn, Explosion, Molten Slag
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1244609.015 | 60 | M | Fatality |