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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17598541 - Ralph L. Toy Company
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Site Address:
Ralph L. Toy Company
Witco Chemical Company
Petrolia, PA 16050
Mailing Address:
Roy Roberts Property, R.D. #1, New Freeport, PA 15352
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1481
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/24/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/26/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360505952 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $960 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $960 |
| Current Penalty | $960 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $960 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 11/15/1985 | 12/06/1985 | $480 | $480 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 11/15/1985 | 12/06/1985 | $480 | $480 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19040002 A | 11/15/1985 | 12/06/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A drilling crew encountered difficulty at the 30-foot level when drilling into an unknown combustible material. While the crew was extricating the drill bit the material in the hole ignited. The ensuing explosion, which erupted up the drilled hole, killed employee #1.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE VAPORS, EXPLOSION, DRILL RIG--NON-OIL, FLASHBACK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17598541 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |