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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310031950 - Gaffin Industrial Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Jacksonville Area Office
Site Address:
Gaffin Industrial Services, Inc.
890 N Hwy 17
Palatka, FL 32177
Mailing Address:
6348 301 South, Riverview, FL 33569
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7699
NAICS: 811310/Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/19/2007
Emphasis: S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 12/04/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101356236 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $35,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,000 |
| Current Penalty | $35,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 5A0001 | 12/04/2007 | 12/12/2007 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 11, 2007, Employee #1 and coworkers were operating high-powered water blasting control gun, with an approximate 9,500 p.s.i., to clean (descale) the interior of a barometric condenser seal tank (hot well tank). The tank was considered a confined space, which required a permit. While Employee #1 was in the tank using a Jetstream water blasting control gun (maximum 15,000 p.s.i.) for descaling, he accidentally sprayed his thigh. This resulted in a severe laceration to his thigh. Employee #1 crawled from the tank, but later died from his injuries due to a massive loss of blood. The accident investigation showed that the front barrel of the water blasting control gun, used by Employee #1, was modified from the originally manufactured length of 48 inches to a length of 28.13 inches. Additionally, the cause of death was determined to be due to perforations and lacerations received to Employee #1's right leg, which caused transection of the femoral artery vein, leading to hypovolemic shock.
Keywords: SHOCK, CONFINED SPACE, TANK CLEANING, LACERATION, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY, LEG, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310031950 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |