Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1322872.015 - Olein Recovery Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Pr-E-Caguas 0257220
Site Address:
Olein Recovery Corporation
Carr 901 Km 2.7 Bo Camino Nuevo
Yabucoa, PR 00767
Mailing Address:
500 Carr Ernesto Carrasquillo, Yabucoa, PR 00767
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 324191/Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/28/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/15/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1346345 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1325570 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,500 |
| Current Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| 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 VI C | 10/24/2018 | 11/19/2018 | $2,100 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIV B | 10/24/2018 | 11/19/2018 | $2,100 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIII D | 10/24/2018 | 11/19/2018 | $2,100 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on June 8, 2018, an employee was heating an aluminum tank in preparation for welding when the tank exploded due to residual motor oil in the tank. This resulted in four employees sustaining injuries to the face, body, and eyes.
Keywords: Explosion, Eye, Face, Welding
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1322872.015 | 39 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Welders and cutters | |
| 2 | 1322872.015 | 32 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Welders and cutters |
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