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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 677906 - Sioux Service Center
Inspection Information - Office: Bismarck Area Office
Site Address:
Sioux Service Center
Highway 81 North
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7538
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/29/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/29/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360636542 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $720 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $720 |
| Current Penalty | $360 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $360 |
| 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 | 19100252 D02 XIII | 04/11/1985 | 04/14/1985 | $360 | $720 | $0 | 04/23/1985 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100252 D03 I | 04/11/1985 | 04/14/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS WELDING A BOLT ON THE SIDE OF A SERVICE FUEL OIL TANK, LOCATED IN THE BACK OF A PICKUP TRUCK. HE WAS USING A WIRE WELDING MACHINE. THE ACCOMPANYING HEAT BUILDUP IGNITED THE VAPORS PRESENT AROUND THE TANK, CAUSING AN EXPLOSION. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS KILLED. THE ADJACENT BUILDING WAS BURNED TO THE GROUND.
Keywords: HEAT, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, OIL TANK, WELDING, EXPLOSION, FUEL OIL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 677906 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |