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Inspection: 126642370 - Coeburn Produce Of Virginia, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Roanoke (Regional Office) -Safety 0355118
Site Address:
Coeburn Produce Of Virginia, Inc.
2nd & Grand Streets
Coeburn, VA 24230
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5093
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/04/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/11/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360787089 | ||
| Referral | 902730001 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,225 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,225 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 19100252 A02 XIIIC | 08/16/1995 | 10/03/1995 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 08/31/1995 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 08/16/1995 | 10/03/1995 | $0 | $225 | $0 | 08/31/1995 | Y - State Decision | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 510001 A | 08/16/1995 | 10/03/1995 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 08/31/1995 | Y - State Decision | |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100252 A02 IV | 08/16/1995 | 10/03/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/31/1995 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
At Coeburn Produce Co. of VA, Inc., in Coeburn, VA, scrap metal is collected and distributed. Metal cutting by propane- and liquid oxygen-powered torches is routinely performed by employees. At 1:15 p.m. on March 4, 1995, a propane tank located on the western wall of the scrap metal pit area ruptured. The propane tank appears to have ruptured from contact with a Komatsu PC220 LC excavator, which was operated by Employee #2, and an I-beam anchored in the ground behind the tank. Upon rupture, the tank's propane was released in the open air and traveled a distance of 35 ft to an ignition source, which is believed to be the torch operated by Employee #1. Employee #3 operated a second torch in the pit area approximately 20 to 25 ft from Employee #1. Employees #1, #2, and #3 suffered burns.
Keywords: BEAM, BURN, RUPTURE, TORCH, PROPANE, TANK, CUTTING AND BURNING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126642370 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Welders and cutters | ||
| 2 | 126642370 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Excavating and loading machine operators | ||
| 3 | 126642370 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Welders and cutters |