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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: 1751979.015 - Glover Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Augusta Area Office
Site Address:
Glover Company, Inc.
17 Rockville Rd
Rockport, ME 04856
Mailing Address:
17 Rockville Rd, Rockport, ME 04856
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332312/Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/01/2024
Emphasis: L:Forklift
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2168850 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $29,035 | $0 | $0 | $922 | $0 | $29,957 |
| Current Penalty | $14,979 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,979 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100178 L01 I | 11/18/2024 | $2,000 | $6,452 | $0 | 12/16/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100178 L04 III | 11/18/2024 | 02/12/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/16/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIV A | 11/18/2024 | 02/12/2025 | $2,000 | $6,452 | $0 | 12/16/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100252 A03 II | 11/18/2024 | $10,979 | $16,131 | $0 | 12/16/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19040029 A | 11/18/2024 | 01/07/2025 | $0 | $922 | $0 | 12/16/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 02002 | Other | 19100037 B06 | 11/18/2024 | 02/12/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/16/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 2:45 p.m. on May 31, 2024, Employee #1 was performing welding work on a diesel fuel tank. During the welding process, an explosion occurred, resulting in the employee's fatal injuries. The explosion was caused by overpressure inside the tank, which caused metal parts to be ejected. Emergency services responded to the scene, but the employee was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the explosion.
Keywords: Diesel Fuel Tank, Ejected, Explosion, Metal, Tank, Welding
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1751979.015 | 39 | M | Fatality | Welders and cutters |