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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310824180 - Windmill Propane
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Windmill Propane
6630 Avenue 304
Goshen, CA 93227
Mailing Address:
P O Box 400, Goshen, CA 93227
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5171
NAICS: 454312/Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Bottled Gas) Dealers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/15/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/23/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362053688 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $14,400 | $0 | $0 | $5,410 | $0 | $19,810 |
| Current Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $3,210 | $0 | $15,810 |
| 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 | 342 A | 02/21/2008 | 02/26/2008 | $2,800 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/19/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 02/21/2008 | 03/11/2008 | $410 | $410 | $0 | 03/19/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 4650 U | 02/21/2008 | 02/26/2008 | $12,600 | $14,400 | $0 | 03/19/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on August 23, 2007, Employee #1 at Windmill Propane in Goshen, California, was purging a 250-gallon propane storage tank. A propane gas remaining in the tank came in contact with an open source of ignition and burst into flames. Employee #1 was using a forklift to suspend the tank, while purging it, and left the engine running. Employee #1 became engulfed in flames and sustained serious first and second degree burn injuries to his face, arms, and legs. Employee #1 was taken to Kaweah Delta Hospital for initial treatment, and he was later transported to Fresno Regional Medical Center.
Keywords: BURN, CLEANING, GAS, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, PROPANE, ARM, FACE, TANK, CHEMICAL, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310824180 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction |