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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103524724 - Fore Way Express Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Appleton Area Office
Site Address:
Fore Way Express Inc
2240 W. Spencer St.
Appleton, WI 54914
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:4231
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/27/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/05/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361105521 | ||
| Complaint | 74892449 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $19,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,500 |
| Current Penalty | $13,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,000 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100106 E06 I | 08/27/1992 | 09/01/1992 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100106 E05 | 08/27/1992 | 09/01/1992 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100132 A | 08/27/1992 | 09/01/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 08/27/1992 | 09/01/1992 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19101200 E01 I | 08/27/1992 | 09/01/1992 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19101200 G08 | 08/27/1992 | 09/01/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01004C | Serious | 19101200 F05 II | 08/27/1992 | 09/01/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01005 | Serious | 19101200 H | 08/27/1992 | 09/01/1992 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 02001 | Other | 19100110 H14 | 08/27/1992 | 09/01/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On June 25, 1992, Employee #1 was cleaning out a semi-trailer used to store chemicals. While cleaning the trailer, he found 55 gallon drums filled with chemicals that had not been used in years. Employee #1 removed the drums. One drum was marked as gas line antifreeze. He approached some managers and asked what should be done with the chemicals. Samples were taken and one drum was determined to contain gas line antifreeze and another to contain air line antifreeze. Employee #1 was told to dump the partially filled drums on the stones in the parking lot and let the chemicals evaporate. Burning was discussed with the employer. Employee #1 came back into the shop after burning a sample and was given permission to burn the chemicals. Employee #1 was seen in the late morning burning the air line antifreeze. He was later seen taking the drum of gas line antifreeze with a hand cart toward the burning area. There was a massive explosion and fire. Employee #1 was severely burned. The exploded drum and cart were found about 21 feet away from the estimated point of explosion and the drum bottom was about 164 feet away. Employee #1 died 9 days later.
Keywords: BURN, DRUM, FIRE, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103524724 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Helpers, mechanics and repairers |