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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312825979 - Rutland Timber & Trucking
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Rutland Timber & Trucking
380 Osprey Road
Norway, SC 29113
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 113310/Logging
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/19/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/29/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100378744 |
Investigation Summary
On April 20, 2009, Employee #1 and #2 were in the area of a fueling station for logging trucks. Employee #1 was fueling his logging truck from a 500 gallon above ground diesel tank. The pump began to make noise. Employee #1 opened a cap on the top of the tank because he could not see inside. He then opened his cell phone to look down inside the tank. A blue flame shot out of the tank, and the tank exploded. The explosion killed Employee #1 instantly and ejected burning fuel out of the right end of the tank that struck Employee #2. Employee #2 died from severe burns.
Keywords: DIESEL FUEL TANK, EXPLOSION, TRUCK DRIVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312825979 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Supervisors, forestry and logging workers | ||
| 2 | 312825979 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Truck drivers, heavy |