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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305569741 - Eastern Shore Gas Company
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Eastern Shore Gas Company
304 Bay Street
Snow Hill, MD 21863
Mailing Address:
115 67th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842
Union Status: Union
SIC:4925
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/26/2002
Emphasis: L:4900
Case Closed: 11/27/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102353752 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 5:22 p.m. on September 1, 2002, an employee of Eastern Shore Gas Company arrived at a residence in the town of Snow Hill, to investigate a propane gas leak complaint. When he arrived at the site, he noticed that the local fire department was also investigating. He immediately walked over to the Incident Commander of the fire department, in accordance with company procedure, to assess the situation. At 5:23 p.m., the house exploded. The employee was struck by burning debris and was killed. His death was also attributed to asphyxia.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, EXPLOSION, GAS LEAK, PROPANE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305569741 | Fatality | Other | Technicians, n.e.c. |