Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103103784 - J & J Metal Products, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
J & J Metal Products, Inc.
706 N. Iron
Paola, KS 66071
Mailing Address:
702 N. Pearl, Paola, KS 66071
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3317
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/09/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/20/1988
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 360639165 |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
Initial Penalty | $4,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,050 |
Current Penalty | $3,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,250 |
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 | 04/05/1988 | 04/08/1988 | $900 | $900 | $0 | - | ||
2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100038 A01 | 04/05/1988 | 05/06/1988 | $50 | $180 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100159 C02 | 04/05/1988 | 04/08/1988 | $900 | $900 | $0 | - | ||
4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100106 E02 IIB | 04/05/1988 | 04/08/1988 | $900 | $900 | $0 | - | ||
5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100106 E02 IVA | 04/05/1988 | 04/08/1988 | $50 | $270 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100108 C05 | 04/05/1988 | 04/08/1988 | $450 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
An asphalt dip tank was being returned to operation after routine maintenance when there was a fire and explosion underneath the tank. Employees #1 and #2 were killed in the blast, and Employee #3 suffered extensive burns. The fire destroyed the building.
Keywords: BURN, FIRE, EXPLOSION, HOT ASPHALT, DIP TANK, ASPHALT
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 103103784 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
2 | 103103784 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
3 | 103103784 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |