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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107293896 - Aurora North Fuel Sales, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Anchorage Area Office
Site Address:
Aurora North Fuel Sales, Inc.
1705 Ship Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5172
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: No Insp/Other
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/03/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/02/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360391023 |
Investigation Summary
A vessel carrying 20,000 gallons of gasoline and 15,000 gallons of diesel oil exploded and burned. Employees #1 through #3 were killed. The explosion was thought to be caused by a generator that was operating below the deck. Gasoline vapors migrated into the engine room and exploded. The vessel had not been inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Keywords: BURN, BARGE, VAPOR, DIESEL FUEL TANK, FIRE, EXPLOSION, SHIP, GASOLINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107293896 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Truck drivers, heavy | ||
| 2 | 107293896 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Sailors and deckhands | ||
| 3 | 107293896 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Ship captains and mates, except fishing boats |