Inspection Detail
Inspection Information - Office: Avenel | ||||
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Nr: 114140387 | Report ID: 0213400 | Open Date: 01/23/1996 | ||
Island Transportation Corp. | ||||
850 Port Reading Ave. Port Reading, NJ 07064 | Union Status: Union | |||
SIC: 5171/Petroleum Bulk stations and Terminals | ||||
Inspection Type: | Accident | |||
Scope: | Complete | Advanced Notice: | N | |
Ownership: | Private | |||
Safety/Health: | Health | Close Conference: | 07/18/1996 | |
Close Case: | 04/30/1999 | |||
Related Activity: | Type | ID | Safety | Health |
Accident | 361993850 |
Violation Summary | ||||||
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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 Amount | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Violation Items | |||||||||||
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# | ID | Type | Standard | Issuance | Abate | Curr$ | Init$ | Fta$ | Contest | LastEvent | |
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 |
Accident Investigation Summary | ||||||
Summary Nr: 201310331 | Event: 01/23/1996 | Two Employees Killed When Exposed To Hydrogen Sulfide | ||||
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 | Degree | Nature | Occupation | |||
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1 | 114140387 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics | ||
2 | 114140387 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics |