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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309474765 - Little General Store, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Little General Store, Inc.
2964 Flat Top Road
Ghent, WV 25843
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 968, Beckley, WV 25802
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5541
NAICS: 447110/Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/15/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/21/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100631480 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 04/04/2007 | 12/31/2007 | $3,500 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 04/04/2007 | 12/31/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100157 G01 | 04/04/2007 | 12/31/2007 | $1,000 | $1,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On January 30, 2007, two workers employed by Appalachian Heating were installing a new propane tank at a small convenience store (Little General Store) and gas station. The workers were transferring gas from the existing tank to the new one, when a relief valve on the old tank stuck in the open position. Propane was released, and when the propane gas cloud reached an ignition source, an explosion occurred. The explosion destroyed the convenience store and several nearby vehicles. The two employees from Appalachian Heating were killed, as were two volunteer fire fighters. Four convenience store workers and a volunteer fire fighter were seriously injured and hospitalized.
Keywords: INSTALLING, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, MECHANIC, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, EXPLOSION, GAS LEAK, PROPANE, CONCUSSION, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309474765 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Managers and administrators, n.e.c | ||
| 2 | 309474765 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Managers and administrators, n.e.c | ||
| 3 | 309474765 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Sales counter clerks | ||
| 4 | 309474765 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Managers and administrators, n.e.c |