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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101134328 - Martin Oil Marketing, Ltd.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Martin Oil Marketing, Ltd.
131 St. & Kedzie Ave.
Blue Island, IL 60406
Mailing Address:
4501 W. 127th St., Alsip, IL 60658
Union Status: Union
SIC:1796
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/30/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/01/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360573059 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $800 |
| Current Penalty | $600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $600 |
| 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 | 19100252 D02 XIIIA | 10/02/1987 | 10/23/1987 | $600 | $800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEES #1-3 WERE WELDING ON TOP OF A PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK. VAPORS ESCAPED FROM OPENINGS ON THE TANK TOP AND IGNITED, CAUSING THE TANK TO EXPLODE. EMPLOYEE #3 FELL INTO THE TANK AFTER THE EXPLOSION AND DIED. EMPLOYEE #2 WAS THROWN OFF THE TANK AND WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR INJURIES TO HIS ARM AND BACK. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR SEVERE BURNS OVER 70% OF HIS BODY.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, WELDING, BACK, EXPLOSION, ARM, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101134328 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Not specified mechanics and repairers | ||
| 2 | 101134328 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Not specified mechanics and repairers |