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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103932695 - Paul'S Trailer Service Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Paul'S Trailer Service Inc
505 South Tibbs Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46241
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7538
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/24/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/12/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360196133 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,360 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,360 |
| Current Penalty | $520 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $520 |
| 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 | 2200080101 | 07/31/1987 | 08/11/1987 | $240 | $240 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100252 D02 VIC | 07/09/1987 | 08/11/1987 | $280 | $280 | $0 | A - Amendment | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100252 E04 IV | 07/09/1987 | 08/11/1987 | $280 | $280 | $0 | A - Amendment | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100252 F04 I | 07/09/1987 | 08/11/1987 | $280 | $280 | $0 | A - Amendment | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01005A | Serious | 19100252 D02 VIC | 07/31/1987 | 08/11/1987 | $280 | $280 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01005B | Serious | 19100252 E04 IV | 07/31/1987 | 08/11/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01005C | Serious | 19100252 F04 I | 07/31/1987 | 08/11/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AT 3:45 PM ON JUNE 9, 1987, EMPLOYEE #1 WAS WORKING INSIDE A SIX FOOT DIAMETER, NINE FOOT LONG COMPARTMENT IN A FORTY FOOT TANKER TRAILER. HE WAS PREPARING TO MAKE AN INTERNAL WELD REPAIR TO A BAFFLE VOID WALL. HE WAS USING A MILLER TIG WELDER. WHEN THE WELDING TORCH WAS LIT, AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED. THE COMPARTMENT HAD BEEN STEAM-CLEANED BUT THE BAFFLE VOID HAD BEEN PURGED WITH AMBIENT AIR (NOT AN INERT GAS). THE EMPLOYEE WAS DEAD UPON ARRIVAL AT THE HOSPITAL. THE CAUSE OF DEATH WAS INTERNAL INJURIES RESULTING FROM THE EXPLOSION.
Keywords: TANK TRUCK, STEAM CLEANER, WORK RULES, WELDER, EXPLOSION, PURGING, COMPARTMENT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103932695 | Fatality | Concussion | Welders and cutters |