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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308775600 - Eastern Aviation Fuels, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Jackson Area Office
Site Address:
Eastern Aviation Fuels, Inc.
Newton Airport, Old Keefe Road
Newton, MS 39345
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 12327, New Bern, NC 28561
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5172
NAICS: 424720/Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/25/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/29/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101364529 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | Other | 19040039 A | 10/12/2007 | 10/26/2007 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On April 22, 2007, Employee #1 was assigned to investigate a 12,000 gallon above ground aviation fuel storage tank. In an effort to determine why particles were getting into the tank, he went in to look for defects. Employee #1 was found in the bottom of fuel storage tank. His body was removed from the tank by the fire department. He died from asphyxia.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, STORAGE TANK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, CHEMICAL VAPOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308775600 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |