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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18692533 - Esc. Julio Collazo Silva
Inspection Information - Office: Pr-E-Ponce 0257250
Inspection Nr: 18692533
Report ID: 0257250
Date Opened: 04/25/1988
Site Address:
Esc. Julio Collazo Silva
Carr. #503 Km. 7, Bo. Tibes
Ponce, PR 00731
Mailing Address:
Apartado #7856, Ponce, PR 00731
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8211
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/01/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/12/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360774756 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 6A0001 | 06/06/1988 | 06/10/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 811596
Event: 04/22/1988
Employee dies of burns from gas explosion
Employees of a liquified gas company were lowering a cylinder of gas from a truck. The cylinder fell to the ground and the valve broke open, allowing gas to leak out, which caused an explosion and fire. Employee #1 was burned over 90 percent of his body and died.
Keywords: BURN, LEAK, CYLINDER, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, EXPLOSION, VALVE, OFF LOADING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18692533 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors, food preparation & service occupation |