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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1717854.015 - Jonell Oil Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Jonell Oil Corporation
13649 Live Oak Ln
Irwindale, CA 91706
Mailing Address:
13649 Live Oak Ln, Irwindale, CA 91706
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 424710/Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/03/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2110229 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $19,680 | $0 | $0 | $930 | $0 | $20,610 |
| Current Penalty | $19,680 | $0 | $0 | $930 | $0 | $20,610 |
| 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 | 3314(G)(2) | 06/03/2024 | $325 | $325 | $0 | 09/18/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3668(A)(1) | 06/03/2024 | $215 | $215 | $0 | 09/18/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5144(C) | 06/03/2024 | 07/19/2024 | $390 | $390 | $0 | 09/18/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3314(D) | 06/03/2024 | $3,935 | $3,935 | $0 | 09/18/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 3657(B) | 06/03/2024 | $3,935 | $3,935 | $0 | 09/18/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 6. | 04001 | Serious | 3659(A) | 06/03/2024 | $3,935 | $3,935 | $0 | 09/18/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 7. | 05001 | Serious | 5157(C) | 06/03/2024 | 06/17/2024 | $7,875 | $7,875 | $0 | 09/18/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 11:37 a.m. on December 4, 2023, an employee was working as a contractor performing repairs at a bulk petroleum storage facility. The employee was attempting to perform repair work inside a tank that had previously contained oil. The employee was using methylene chloride to degrease the floor inside the tank. During this process the employee stopped communicating and the employer attempted an entry rescue. The employee died due to chemical asphyxiation and acute exposure to methylene chloride.
Keywords: Chemical, Chemical Exposure, Chemical Vapor, Cleaning, Communication, Confined Space, Degreaser, Entry Permit, Inhalation, Insufficient Supervision, Lung, Methylene Chloride, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Non-PEL Overexposure, Oil Tank, Overexposure, Petroleum, Poisoning, Repair, Respirator, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract, Tank, Ventilation
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1717854.015 | 54 | M | Fatality | Mechanical controls and valve repairers |