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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17652371 - Steuart Petroleum Company
Inspection Information - Office: Baltimore Area Office
Site Address:
Steuart Petroleum Company
Lighthouse Road
Piney Point, MD 20674
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4491
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/09/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/28/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360372510 |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 through #5 were using a vacuum truck on a pier to pump the remaining JP4 aviation fuel from the cargo tanks of a floating barge. An explosion and fire occurred during the transfer process. Employee #1 was hospitalized and Employees #2 through #5 were killed. The ignition source was not determined. The flashpoint of this fuel was 10 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. The barge dimensions were 300 ft by 60 ft, with a 17 ft draft.
Keywords: LONGSHORING, BARGE, PIER, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FIRE, EXPLOSION, FUEL OIL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17652371 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 17652371 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 17652371 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 17652371 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |