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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107119612 - Koch Service
Inspection Information - Office: Bismarck Area Office
Site Address:
Koch Service
3 Miles East Of Town
Watford City, ND 58854
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 629, Watford City, ND 58854
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/10/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/25/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 901382283 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,750 |
| 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 | 03/31/1994 | 04/12/1994 | $1,750 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A truck trailer was in a wash bay when natural gas vapors leaking from the trailer's tank were ignited by the pilot light on a pressure washer. The resulting fire and explosion burned Employee #1 on his face and ear; he required hospitalization.
Keywords: LEAK, PILOT LIGHT, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, FIRE, NATURAL GAS, TRAILER TRUCK, EXPLOSION, OIL WELL SERVICING, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107119612 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |