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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18397141 - Suburban Propane
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Suburban Propane
Publix Supermarket - 4060 S. Us 1
Jupiter, FL 33477
Mailing Address:
7171 Interpace Rd., West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5984
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/02/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/09/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360676613 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $900 |
| Current Penalty | $900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $900 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 01/11/1990 | 01/30/1990 | $900 | $900 | $0 | 02/06/1990 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was transferring propane gas from a tank to an underground tank. The fill valve and gauges for the tank were located 31 in. below the surface. Employee #1 laid down with his upper torso in the hole. While filling the underground tank, propane gas was being emitted through the liquid level gauge. Employee #1 died of asphyxia.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, STORAGE TANK, PROPANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18397141 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |