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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1923978 - Gianfala & Son Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Gianfala & Son Inc
Hwy 81 East
Lottie, LA 70756
Mailing Address:
Po Box 266, Church Point, LA 70525
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/28/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/01/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360557201 |
Investigation Summary
A GAS PROCESSING PLANT WAS ENGAGED IN A "MINOR" TURNAROUND, DUE TO A LEAK OF THE PLANT PRODUCT INTO THE COOLING WATER. IN ONE SYSTEM PROPANE GAS IS SENT THROUGH A CONDENSER AT 100 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND 90 PSI, WHERE IT IS COOLED AND LIQUIFIED. IT IS THEN STORED IN AN 8000 GALLON ACCUMULATOR VESSEL. THERE WAS NO BLOCK VALVE BETWEEN THE ACCUMULATOR AND THE CONDENSER. EMPLOYEE #7 REMOVED A 1/2 INCH DRAIN VALVE FROM THE SHELL SIDE OF THE PROPANE CONDENSER, WHICH WAS STILL UNDER PRESSURE. THIS CAUSED A RELEASE OF PROPANE GAS, WHICH LASTED FOUR TO SIX MINUTES BEFORE IT IGNITED. THEY WERE UNABLE TO BLOCK IN THE CONDENSER AND APPROXIMATELY 3000 GALLONS OF PROPANE IN THE ACCUMULATOR VESSEL VAPORIZED AND BURNED. ALL OF THE EMPLOYEES IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA WERE BURNED.
Keywords: VALVE, PROPANE, BURN, VAPOR, PRESSURE VESSEL, FIRE, GAS, GAS LEAK, PRESSURE RELEASE, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1923978 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 1923978 | Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 1923978 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |