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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125866905 - Gomes & Sons Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Gomes & Sons Inc.
725 N. Tully
Turlock, CA 95380
Mailing Address:
705 N. Tully, Turlock, CA 95380
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4925
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/15/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/01/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361281710 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $3,800 |
| Current Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $3,800 |
| 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 | Other | 14301 A01 | 07/17/1998 | 08/19/1998 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5194 E01 A | 07/17/1998 | 08/19/1998 | $75 | $75 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5144 F01 | 07/17/1998 | 08/19/1998 | $75 | $75 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 5157 D03 C | 07/17/1998 | 08/19/1998 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:09 p.m. on January 29, 1998, an employee entered an empty gasoline tanker to perform repairs on the vapor recovery system adjuster. He entered through a 17-in. diameter opening donned with a half-face respirator equipped with organic vapor cartridges. A few minutes after entry, he lost consciousness and fell to the bottom of the tanker. The confined space attendant summoned assistance from local emergency services. The attendant was unable to enter or retrieve the employee, but the attendant did acquire a nearby oxygen and acetylene torch. The torch handle was removed, and the oxygen hose was threaded through the opening and placed near the employees face. Local emergency responders removed the employee from the tanker and transported him to a nearby hospital where he was treated for asphyxia.
Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, ASPHYXIATED, REPAIR, CONFINED SPACE, GASOLINE, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125866905 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics |