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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125219832 - Empresas De Gas Co Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Pr-E-San Juan 0257260
Site Address:
Empresas De Gas Co Inc
Repto Ind Corujo Hato Tejas
Bayamon, PR 00619
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1025 Sabana Seca Sta, Toa Baja, PR 00951
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4925
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/07/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/28/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361521834 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 |
| 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 | 19100146 C02 | 04/02/1996 | 04/12/1996 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 04/02/1996 | 04/19/1996 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was repairing the rod of a gauge inside a Bobtail tank truck. Fifteen percent oxygen was present. Toxic substances present were hydrogen sulfide, 6 percent, carbon monoxide, 9 percent, and residues of propane. Employee #1 entered the tank without the required entrance permit for confined spaces. He died of oxygen deficiency. Employee #1 had not been trained in the procedures, hazards, and permit requirements to enter confined spaces. The employer did not post signs warning about unauthorized entrance into this confined space by either employees or others.
Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, TANK TRUCK, ASPHYXIATED, CONFINED SPACE, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, WORK RULES, PROPANE, UNTRAINED, CARBON MONOXIDE, WARNING SIGN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125219832 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics |