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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312332455 - Labor Ready
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Manassas (Regional Office)- Safety 0355114
Site Address:
Labor Ready
7201 Rail Line Court
Gainesville, VA 20155
Mailing Address:
8791 Commerce Court, Manassas, VA 20110
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7363
NAICS: 561320/Temporary Help Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/13/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Fri
Case Closed: 08/13/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100921816 |
Investigation Summary
On August 12, 2008, Employee #1 and two coworkers were working to clear a jam of hardened asphalt on a conveyor between two storage silos. Over the course of two days, approximately 25 gallons of diesel fuel had been dumped on the hardened asphalt in an attempt to loosen the asphalt from the conveyor. The excess diesel ran down into the storage silo. When the diesel didn't work as planned, three propane torches were used to melt the asphalt, causing the asphalt to catch fire. Eventually, the conveyor was loosened and the conveyor was started. When the conveyor started to move, the burning asphalt fell into the silo causing an explosion. They all sustained burns and Employee #1 fell approximately 53 ft to the ground. All three were transported to a hospital. The coworker's injuries were not recorded. Employee #1 died.
Keywords: FRACTURE, FIRE, EXPLOSION, FUEL OIL, CONVEYOR, FALL, ASPHALT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312332455 | Fatality | Fracture | Laborers, except construction |