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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301695565 - White Waste Oil
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Reno 0953210
Site Address:
White Waste Oil
1900 East
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
Mailing Address:
11324 S. Trent Drive, South Jordan, UT 84095
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5093
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/18/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/04/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360242481 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,200 |
| Current Penalty | $2,820 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,820 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100106 B02 IIA | 11/15/1996 | 12/18/1996 | $450 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100106 B02 VIIC6 | 11/15/1996 | 12/05/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19100252 A03 I | 11/15/1996 | 11/20/1996 | $1,200 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19100252 A03 II | 11/15/1996 | 11/20/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100307 B | 11/15/1996 | 12/18/1996 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 11/15/1996 | 12/18/1996 | $270 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 02001 | Other | 19100141 B01 I | 11/15/1996 | 12/18/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were installing catwalks atop a 30 ft storage tank at a bulk storage oil reclamation plant. Employee #1 was using an arc welder, with assistance from Employee #2. The oil inside the tank had produced vapors that ignited during welding, triggering an explosion. Both employees were blown off the top of the tank and were killed. Employee #1 was not a full-time employee and worked only when the employer needed welding done.
Keywords: VAPOR, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, OIL TANK, WELDER, STORAGE TANK, WELDING, GAS, EXPLOSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301695565 | Fatality | Other | Specified mechanics and repairers | ||
| 2 | 301695565 | Fatality | Other | Truck drivers, heavy |