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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314029398 - Western Sales
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Western Sales
1/2 Mile North Of Old 40 On 3rd
Bunker Hill, KS 67626
Mailing Address:
4098 193rd, Bunkerhill, KS 67626
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/15/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/04/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101345858 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $22,500 |
| Current Penalty | $4,800 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 19101200 E01 | 11/19/2010 | 01/24/2012 | $1,600 | $7,000 | $0 | 12/28/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 11/19/2010 | 01/24/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/28/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 11/19/2010 | 01/24/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/28/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01002A | Serious | 19260352 B | 11/19/2010 | 11/24/2010 | $1,600 | $7,000 | $0 | 12/28/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01002B | Serious | 19260352 I | 11/19/2010 | 11/24/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/28/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01003 | Serious | 19260850 E | 11/19/2010 | 11/24/2010 | $1,600 | $7,000 | $0 | 12/28/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A | 11/19/2010 | 11/24/2010 | $200 | $1,500 | $0 | 12/28/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:00 p.m. on August 20, 2010, Employee #1 was working with his employer and a coworker to remove debris that was left after a fire that was caused by a lighting strike of a crude oil tank battery. They were using a Fiat/Allis 78 Loader and a cutting torch to remove the debris that consisted of three 200-barrel steel tanks, connecting piping, a metal stairway and walking/working platforms. As they were working, the employer and the coworker heard a loud hissing noise and attempted to flee the area before the explosion occurred. Employee #1, who was using a cutting torch prior to the explosion, was severely burned and died as a result of the explosion.
Keywords: BATTERY, BURN, FIRE, LIGHTNING, TORCH, CRUDE OIL, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, CUTTING AND BURNING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314029398 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Heavy equipment mechanics |