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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126802925 - Wasatch Propane
Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Wasatch Propane
201 W 2700 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5984
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/02/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/05/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362650459 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $1,950 | $0 | $13,750 | $325 | $0 | $16,025 |
| Current Penalty | $1,950 | $0 | $13,750 | $325 | $0 | $16,025 |
| 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 | Repeat | 19100110 B18 | 07/15/1999 | 08/10/1999 | $13,750 | $13,750 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 10005 D03 | 07/15/1999 | 08/10/1999 | $1,950 | $1,950 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 19100242 B | 07/15/1999 | 08/10/1999 | $325 | $325 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 worked for a company that operates a service exchanging old barbecue-size propane bottles. Cylinders are first checked for leaks, and those with rust are cleaned by abrasive blasting before being repainted. The abrasive blasting unit holds three LP bottles at a time. One of the bottles apparently began to leak while it was being cleaned. A household-type propane detector plugged into a nearby electrical outlet went off, but Employees #1 and #2 did not know what to do. A coworker went to the alarm and unplugged it. After several seconds, he plugged it back in. The unit continued to sound, and he was beginning to unplug it again when an explosion occurred. The blast sheered off one of the steel pins that held the door closed, allowing it to swing open with great force. The door struck Employee #1, who sustained chest injuries. Employee #2, age 16, suffered burns from the flaming gas expelled when the door flew open. Both employees were hospitalized. The abrasive used is steel shot, and a spark from any number of possible sources apparently ignited the propane.
Keywords: BURN, LEAK, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, ABRASIVE BLASTING, WORK RULES, CLEANING, EXPLOSION, PROPANE, STRUCK BY, CHEMICAL VAPOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126802925 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Not specified mechanics and repairers | ||
| 2 | 126802925 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Not specified mechanics and repairers |