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Inspection: 302485008 - Garrett'S Construction

Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Nashville Office - Safety

 

Inspection Nr: 302485008
Report ID: 0454712
Date Opened: 06/30/1999

Site Address:
Garrett'S Construction
Haney Judd Road
Livingston, TN 38570

Mailing Address:
246 Maynord Lane, Monroe, TN 38573

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1794

NAICS: 0 

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 07/01/1999

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 07/02/1999

Related Activity
Type Activity Nr Safety Health
Accident 100620426

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200620391
Event: 06/30/1999
Three employees killed when crude oil tank explodes

Employees #1 through #3 were making welding repairs on a crude oil storage tank in which approximately 90 gallons of crude oil had been placed the previous day. A welding arc was struck on the tank to place a metal patch when the crude oil vapors in the tank ignited, causing it to explode. Employees #1 and #3 died at the scene. Employee #2 suffered burns over approximately 90 percent of his body and was transported to the hospital, where he later died.

Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, STORAGE TANK, WELDING, CRUDE OIL, EXPLOSION

Investigated Inspection
# Inspection Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 302485008 Fatality Burn/Scald(Heat) Welders and cutters
2 302485008 Fatality Burn/Scald(Heat) Welders and cutters
3 302485008 Fatality Other Welders and cutters
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