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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 311435168 - Panacorp Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Hi-E-Honolulu
Site Address:
Panacorp Inc
91-410 Komohana St
Kapolei, HI 96707
Mailing Address:
91-240 Kuhela St #13, Kapolei, HI 96707
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/03/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101951127 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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 | 1100002 B03 | 04/02/2009 | 05/05/2009 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 1100002 B02 B | 04/02/2009 | 05/05/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 04/02/2009 | 05/05/2009 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19260352 C | 04/02/2009 | 05/05/2009 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On October 7, 2008, Employee #1 was welding components of a catwalk over a waste oil storage tank while three additional employees were working in the area. The welding activity ignited waste oil flammable vapors that resulted in the storage tank exploding. Employee #1 was killed in the explosion, and other three employees were hospitalized for unspecified injuries. The other three employees belonged to three separate companies.
Keywords: WELDING, GAS, EXPLOSION, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311435168 | Fatality | Other | Welders and cutters |