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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303082986 - Sentinel Transportation Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Sentinel Transportation Llc
3363 Bayou D'Inde
Westlake, LA 70669
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4213
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/29/2000
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 11/23/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100551985 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| Current Penalty | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,100 |
| 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 | 19100132 D01 | 03/21/2001 | 04/02/2001 | $2,100 | $6,300 | $0 | 04/16/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100134 D01 III | 03/21/2001 | 04/02/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/16/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 03/21/2001 | 03/21/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/16/2001 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:20 p.m. on November 19, 2000, Employee #1 was attempting to unload a stock tank containing petroleum condensate when he was overcome by toxic hydrocarbon vapors and subsequently died. The next day, he was found nearby the stock tank with its hatch open. He had opened the hatch to connect his tanker truck's gas line to the tank's outflow valve. After connecting the gas line and turning the outflow valve on, toxic vapors began emanating from the hatch. He tried to spot the leak, but could not. The fume smell was overwhelming to him and concealed the increasing concentration of toxic vapors under the tank. The increasing concentration of toxic vapor was due to the lower ambient temperature at night and steady flow of leaking gas. The lower ambient temperature inhibited the dispersion of vapors, and thus added to the toxic vapor concentration. Oblivious of this hazard, he continued to reside in and near the area and eventually succumbed to the poisonous gas. He died from petroleum inhalation toxicity.
Keywords: TANK TRUCK, VAPOR, HATCH, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, GAS, GAS LEAK, TOXIC FUMES, TANK, TRUCK DRIVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303082986 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Truck drivers, heavy |