Inspection Detail

Inspection: 123818304 - Ashland Petroleum Co., Div. Of Ashland Oil, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance

Inspection Nr: 123818304

Report ID: 0452110

Date Opened: 01/08/1993

Site Address:
Ashland Petroleum Co., Div. Of Ashland Oil, Inc.
Us 23
Catlettsburg, KY 41129

Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 767 Rt 168, Ashland, KY 41114

Union Status: Union

SIC:2911

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Unprog Rel

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 05/21/1993

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 03/05/1997

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	2	1				3
Current Violations	3					3
Initial Penalty	$9,000	$31,500	$0	$0	$0	$40,500
Current Penalty	$13,500	$0	$0	$0	$0	$13,500
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citation Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Contest	Latest Event
1.	01001	Serious	19100119 K02	07/02/1993	07/09/1993	$4,500	$31,500	$0	07/16/1993	F - Formal Settlement
2.	02001A	Serious	19100119 F04	07/02/1993	07/09/1993	$4,500	$4,500	$0	07/16/1993	F - Formal Settlement
3.	02001B	Serious	19100119 H02 IV	07/02/1993	07/09/1993	$0	$0	$0	07/16/1993	F - Formal Settlement
4.	02002	Serious	19100119 M03	07/02/1993	07/09/1993	$4,500	$4,500	$0	07/16/1993	F - Formal Settlement

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 170672075

Event: 01/07/1993

Employee killed during gasoline explosion in manhole

Employee #1, a pipe fitter working on a petroleum construction project, was using a torch to fabricate a hasp for a tool box in a manhole area. Gasoline was released into the sewer. The manhole exploded and struck the employee in the head, killing him. The employee had in his possession a signed document that he considered a valid hot work permit, but it was invalid.

Keywords: FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, GASOLINE, MANHOLE, CONSTRUCTION, TORCH, STRUCK BY

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	123818304					Occupation Not Listed

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