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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303112387 - Empire Southwest, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Arizona Division Of Occupational Safety And Health (Adosh)
Site Address:
Empire Southwest, Llc
7400 East Hampton
Mesa, AZ 85208
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2985, Phoenix, AZ 85062
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5082
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/11/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/02/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101990703 | ||
| Referral | 201982162 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,750 |
| Current Penalty | $5,061 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,061 |
| 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 | 19100252 A02 VII | 01/28/2000 | 01/31/2000 | $1,687 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100252 A03 I | 01/28/2000 | 01/31/2000 | $1,687 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 01/28/2000 | 06/02/2000 | $1,687 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100132 F01 | 01/28/2000 | 06/02/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003C | Serious | 19100252 B03 | 01/28/2000 | 06/02/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was instructed to cut an oval hole approximately 6-in. by 10-in. into a diesel fuel tank with a capacity of 160 gallons. Employee #1 was told to use an air-arc-welder, A witness stated that within 90 seconds of cutting the fuel tank he heard a scream from Employee #1 and the witness turned to see Employee #1's chest and right arm on fire. The witness immediately extinguished the fire. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, FIRE, WELDING, TANK, CUTTING AND BURNING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303112387 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Welders and cutters |