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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309495125 - Sapp Bros. Cheyenne
Inspection Information - Office: Wyoming Department Of Workforce Services - Osha Division
Site Address:
Sapp Bros. Cheyenne
12500 I-80 Service Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7699
NAICS: 811310/Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/08/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/09/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100981018 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,375 |
| Current Penalty | $6,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,375 |
| 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 | 19100138 A | 09/20/2006 | 10/23/2006 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100252 B02 IB | 09/20/2006 | 10/23/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19100252 A03 I | 09/20/2006 | 10/23/2006 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19100252 A03 II | 09/20/2006 | 10/23/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 8, 2006, Employee #1 was using a cutting torch to cut the top off of a 55-gallon metal drum. The drum was empty but had previously contained a flammable liquid. Employee #1 was killed when the drum exploded and he was struck by the top that was being cut off.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, DRUM, TORCH, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, CUTTING AND BURNING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309495125 | Fatality | Concussion | Helpers, mechanics and repairers |