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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18320721 - Industrial Water Service
Inspection Information - Office: Jacksonville Area Office
Site Address:
Industrial Water Service
1640 Talleyrand Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9999
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/22/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/18/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360127831 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,280 |
| Current Penalty | $950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $950 |
| 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 | 19100252 D02 VIC | 10/05/1989 | 10/09/1989 | $475 | $640 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100252 E01 I | 10/05/1989 | 10/09/1989 | $475 | $640 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 10/05/1989 | 11/07/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 19, 1989, Employees #1, #2, #3, and another worker were installing a fixed ladder to the south side of a 500,000 gallon storage tank used for storing industrial waste water contaminated with petroleum products. Employees #2 and #3 were located on the top of the tank to assist in raising the ladder. Employee #1 and another worker remained on the ground to weld the lower supports for the ladder. After welding the lower supports in place, Employee #1 went to the top of the tank to weld the top support brackets. Employee #1 had completed the left bracket and had just started the right bracket when a fire and an explosion occurred. Employee #1 was blown from the top side of the tank and fell approximately 30ft, sustaining fatal injuries. Employee #2 was blown from the tank horizontally, approximately 15 ft and downward, approximately 30 ft, sustaining critical injuries. Employee #3 was blown upward approximately 10 ft and fell back onto the top of the tank sustaining numerous cuts and bruises. He was rescued with the use of a portable extension ladder.
Keywords: FIRE, STORAGE TANK, WELDING, FIXED LADDER, PETROLEUM NAPHTHA, EXPLOSION, LACERATION, FALL, TANK, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18320721 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 18320721 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 18320721 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |