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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313688897 - Tiger Trucking, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Oklahoma City Area Office
Site Address:
Tiger Trucking, Inc
35657 E.W 1260
Seminole, OK 74868
Mailing Address:
Po Box 270, Seminole, OK 74818
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4212
NAICS: 562112/Hazardous Waste Collection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/15/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/07/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100646892 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,850 |
| Current Penalty | $2,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,850 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 03/31/2010 | 04/12/2010 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 C03 | 03/31/2010 | 04/26/2010 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100151 B | 03/31/2010 | 05/17/2010 | $600 | $600 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On January 6, 2010, a worker was attempting to thaw a butterfly valve on the back of his transport truck, using a propane torch. The worker cracked the valve open while holding the torch close to the valve, and an explosion occurred from the hydrocarbons in the tank. The back hatch blew off striking and killing the employee instantly.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, PROPANE TORCH, TORCH, EXPLOSION, VALVE, STRUCK BY, TANK, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313688897 | Fatality | Fracture | Truck drivers, light |