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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17980525 - Trailer Marine Transport Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Puerto Rico Area Office
Site Address:
Trailer Marine Transport Corp.
Isla Grande Terminal
San Juan, PR 00904
Mailing Address:
P.O Box 9023921, San Juan, PR 00902
Union Status: Union
SIC:4491
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/11/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/10/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360526826 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,400 |
| Current Penalty | $2,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,400 |
| 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 | 19170028 H01 II | 06/19/1990 | 06/22/1990 | $800 | $800 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19170028 H02 III | 06/19/1990 | 06/25/1990 | $800 | $800 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19170152 C05 | 06/19/1990 | 06/22/1990 | $800 | $800 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At about 11:30 a.m. on March 5, 1990, Employee #1, a welder in the welding area of a maintenance shop, was using an oxyacetylene torch to cut angled metal. He was resting the metal on a 55 gallon drum filled with hydraulic oil. It is assumed that Employee #1 put too much heat on the drum, causing it to explode. Employee #1 sustained serious burns and died 10 days later.
Keywords: LONGSHORING, ACETYLENE TORCH, OIL DRUM, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, WORK RULES, HYDRAULIC FLUID, WELDER, WELDING, EXPLOSION, CUTTING AND BURNING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17980525 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |