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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1350511.015 - Lakes Gas Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Appleton Area Office
Site Address:
Lakes Gas Co.
2111 Nehring Street
Wausau, WI 54401
Mailing Address:
655 Lake Street South, Forest Lake, MN 55025
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 454312/Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Bottled Gas) Dealers
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/02/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/20/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1386882 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $35,107 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,107 |
| Current Penalty | $13,859 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,859 |
| 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 | 19100110 C05 I J | 12/18/2018 | 01/17/2019 | $4,620 | $9,239 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 12/18/2018 | 01/17/2019 | $4,620 | $12,934 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100134 D01 III | 12/18/2018 | 01/17/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19101200 E01 I | 12/18/2018 | 01/17/2019 | $0 | $12,934 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 12/18/2018 | 01/17/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 6. | 01003C | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 12/18/2018 | 01/17/2019 | $4,620 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 2:00 p.m. on September 28, 2018, an employee was refurbishing liquid propane tanks, replacing valves on some tanks and repainting others. The employee removed a valve on a tank that allowed approximately 25 gallons of liquid propane to escape and ignite, setting the employee on fire. The employee sustained second and third degree burns over 30% of his body, arms, face, and torso. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: Arm, Burn, Explosion, Face, Fire, Flammable Liquid, Flammable Vapors, Propane, Torso
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1350511.015 | 20 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |