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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126013614 - Charles E Thomas
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Charles E Thomas
102 E Carmel St
San Marcos, CA 92069
Mailing Address:
13701 S Alma Ave, Gardena, CA 90249
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/27/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362248676 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,500 | $0 | $0 | $745 | $0 | $13,245 |
| Current Penalty | $6,250 | $0 | $0 | $745 | $0 | $6,995 |
| 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 | 1512 C01 | 03/28/1996 | 04/19/1996 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 04/12/1996 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1531 C | 03/28/1996 | 04/19/1996 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 04/12/1996 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5155 E01 | 03/28/1996 | 04/19/1996 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 04/12/1996 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 5141 A | 03/28/1996 | 04/07/1996 | $0 | $6,250 | $0 | 04/12/1996 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 5416 C | 03/28/1996 | 04/07/1996 | $6,250 | $6,250 | $0 | 04/12/1996 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
An employee worked for a company that installed, maintained, and repaired underground storage tanks and pump equipment for service stations. He was drilling through metal and concrete to install a ring in a manway collar. Flammable vapors filled the space above the gasoline tank where he was working. Apparently, electric arcing from the electric drill, or sparks from the drill bit, ignited the vapors and caused an explosion. The employee sustained burns to his face, wrists, and thighs. He was hospitalized for his injuries for approximately 2 week. No monitoring equipment or ventilation had been used during the repair operation.
Keywords: BURN, E GI V, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, STORAGE TANK, EXPLOSION, ELECTRIC DRILL, GASOLINE, EQUIPMENT APPROVAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126013614 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Construction trades, n.e.c. |