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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 114140387 - Island Transportation Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Avenel Area Office
Site Address:
Island Transportation Corp.
850 Port Reading Ave.
Port Reading, NJ 07064
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:5171
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/18/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/30/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361993850 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 9 | 1 | 10 | |||
| Current Violations | 9 | 1 | 10 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $42,300 | $63,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $105,300 |
| Current Penalty | $23,310 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,400 | $73,710 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100037 Q02 | 07/22/1996 | 07/26/1996 | $990 | $1,800 | $0 | 08/06/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100037 Q05 | 07/22/1996 | 07/26/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/06/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 07/22/1996 | 08/23/1996 | $1,735 | $3,150 | $0 | 08/06/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19100134 A02 | 07/22/1996 | 08/23/1996 | $3,475 | $6,300 | $0 | 08/06/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19101000 B02 | 07/22/1996 | 08/23/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/06/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01003C | Serious | 19101000 E | 07/22/1996 | 08/23/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/06/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01004 | Serious | 19100146 C01 | 07/22/1996 | 08/23/1996 | $3,475 | $6,300 | $0 | 08/06/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01005 | Serious | 19100146 C02 | 07/22/1996 | 08/23/1996 | $2,475 | $4,500 | $0 | 08/06/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01006 | Serious | 19100146 C04 | 07/22/1996 | 08/23/1996 | $3,475 | $6,300 | $0 | 08/06/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01007 | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 07/22/1996 | 08/23/1996 | $3,475 | $6,300 | $0 | 08/06/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 01008 | Serious | 19100307 B | 07/22/1996 | 07/25/1996 | $2,475 | $4,500 | $0 | 08/06/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 01009 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 07/22/1996 | 08/23/1996 | $1,735 | $3,150 | $0 | 08/06/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 13. | 02001 | Unclass | 19101200 H | 07/22/1996 | 08/23/1996 | $50,400 | $63,000 | $0 | 08/06/1996 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On January 23, 1996, Employee #1 entered an asphalt tanker after observing water at the bottom of the tanker. He entered without a respirator to remove the water with a bucket and sponge. Shortly afterwards, he felt weak, shouted for help, and went motionless. After being informed of the situation, Employee #2 entered the tanker in order to rescue Employee #1. He entered the tanker without a respirator. Employee #1 and Employee #2 were exposed to very high concentrations hydrogen sulfide inside the asphalt tanker and were killed.
Keywords: TANK TRUCK, ASPHYXIATED, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, ASPHALT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 114140387 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics | ||
| 2 | 114140387 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics |