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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311255046 - Kag Tank Services
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Kag Tank Services
3006 North Raceway Road
Clermont, IN 46234
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4785
NAICS: 488490/Other Support Activities for Road Transportation
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/07/2007
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/02/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100991686 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,500 |
| Current Penalty | $11,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,250 |
| 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 | 19100146 C05 IC | 11/21/2007 | 12/04/2007 | $2,250 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 C05 IIC | 11/21/2007 | 12/04/2007 | $2,250 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100146 C05 IID | 11/21/2007 | 12/04/2007 | $2,250 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100146 C05 IIE1 | 11/21/2007 | 12/04/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100146 C05 IIH | 11/21/2007 | 12/04/2007 | $2,250 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 11/21/2007 | 12/04/2007 | $2,250 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
An employee entered the petroleum product tanker truck compartment to weld a broken seam. Air testing not done prior to entry. Vapors present in the void between tank compartments were ignited by the mig welding causing an explosion. The explosion sent the tank section being welded approximately 17 inches into the victim.
Keywords: WELDER, EXPLOSION, TRUCK, CHEMICAL VAPOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311255046 | Fatality | Other | Welders and cutters |