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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303081426 - Jubilee Food Store # 609 Aka Marty J'S
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Jubilee Food Store # 609 Aka Marty J'S
4994 Hwy 56
Chauvin, LA 70344
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/13/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/14/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100551621 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 |
| Current Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| 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 | 19100023 C02 | 10/23/2000 | 10/30/2000 | $3,150 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100024 B | 10/23/2000 | 10/30/2000 | $3,150 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 10/23/2000 | 11/09/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was starting to place four, 96 in. diameter, above-ground fuel tanks at a convenience store. The tanks were above ground because of the high water table in southern Louisiana. They were mounted sideways on skids, with access to the rounded tops provided by a makeshift portable wooden ladder. Apparently, Employee #1 was stepping from the ladder onto the rounded surface of the first tank when he slipped, lost his balance, and fell onto the fence surrounding the perimeter of the fuel storage area. He suffered a fractured neck and was killed. The tanks were not fitted with a flat surface or walkway at the top of the ladder, and standard handrails had not been installed. Coworkers later stated that the curved surfaces of the tanks were usually wet from condensation in the early morning hours and that this may have contributed to the accident.
Keywords: FRACTURE, SLIP, STORAGE TANK, HANDRAIL, WALKING SURFACE, FALL, NECK, SLIPPERY SURFACE, LOST BALANCE, WORK SURFACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303081426 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |