Inspection Detail

Inspection: 307693598 - Small Fuel Service Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Syracuse Area Office

Inspection Nr: 307693598

Report ID: 0215800

Date Opened: 09/12/2005

Site Address:
Small Fuel Service Inc.
27091 Perch Lake Road
Evans Mills, NY 13637

Mailing Address:
43061 State Route 12, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:5171

NAICS: 454312/Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Bottled Gas) Dealers

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 09/19/2005

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 12/09/2005

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100881630

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200881068

Event: 09/09/2005

Employee Is Killed in Explosion

On September 9, 2005, Employee #1, an owner of a fuel service company, was filling a LP gas storage tank at a residence. After filling the storage tank, Employee #1 needed to light the pilots on two gas fireplaces. While lighting the pilot of the first fireplace, an explosion occurred and the glass front of the fireplace shattered. A shard of glass struck and cut Employee #1 at his carotid artery, causing massive bleeding. Employee #1 was killed.

Keywords: BROKEN GLASS, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, REFUELING, IGNITION SYSTEM, GAS, EXPLOSION, LACERATION, NECK, STRUCK BY

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	307693598			Fatality	Cut/Laceration	Helpers, mechanics and repairers

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