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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 956267.015 - Quick Transport Of Arkansas, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Quick Transport Of Arkansas, Llc
601 Ash Street
Knoxville, AR 72845
Mailing Address:
3010 Industrial Park Rd, Van Buren, AR 72956
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 484230/ Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/06/2014
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/07/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 869957 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 05/13/2014 | 05/29/2014 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/05/2014 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 7:30 a.m. on January 24, 2014, an employee used a propane torch to de-thaw a tank valve. This caused an explosion and the employee suffered severe pulmonary contusion. The employee was struck by flying valve covers and other objects and was killed.
Keywords: Chest, Explosion, Struck By, Torch
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 956267.015 | 32 | M | Fatality | Truck drivers, heavy |