Inspection Detail

Inspection: 3077435 - Superior Coating Corp

Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111

Inspection Nr: 3077435

Report ID: 1054112

Date Opened: 06/12/1986

Site Address:
Superior Coating Corp
10712 Se Harold
Port, OR 97266

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1721

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 06/12/1986

Planning Guide: Safety-Construction

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 06/12/1986

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 14203780

Event: 06/12/1986

TANK EXPLOSION FATALITY

Employee #1 was working alone inside a Meta water storage tank. The approximate dimensions of the tank were 30 feet long by 10 feet in diameter with one 22 inch opening for access and egress. Employee #1 was spray painting an Engard tank coating material. The cans refer to the material safety data sheets and a technical bulletin regarding the use of this material in a confined space. For some unknown reason the listing warnings were not adhered to, as they relate to the use of non-explosive type electrical equipment and ventilation. A violent explosion blew the victim out of the 22 inch opening. Employee #1 did not have a helper tending hoses outside the tank. Employee #1 was found to be conscious. A coworker in another area, called 911 and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital where he was treated for eight days before dying.

Keywords: BURN, ELECTRICAL, CONFINED SPACE, SPARK, TANK, CHEMICAL

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	3077435			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Painters, construction and maintenance

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