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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300084860 - Bemer Petroleum Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Hartford Area Office
Site Address:
Bemer Petroleum Corporation
210 Commerce Street
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5984
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/14/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/17/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100080258 | ||
| Referral | 200082246 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,450 |
| Current Penalty | $875 | $0 | $0 | $350 | $0 | $1,225 |
| 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 | Other | 5A0001 | 02/20/2002 | 02/26/2002 | $350 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 C02 III | 02/20/2002 | 04/08/2002 | $438 | $875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100178 L01 | 02/20/2002 | 02/25/2002 | $438 | $875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 30, 2001, Employee's #1, #2, and #3, were bleeding off propane gas from cylinders that were on a platform resting on the forks of a forklift truck. The truck was parked in an area where the surrounding cylinders created a confined area, not allowing the gas to dissipate. The gas accumulated underneath the forklift truck. When the key was turned to the on position, the gas underneath the truck ignited and exploded. Employee's #1, #2, and #3 were hospitalized with severe burns on their faces.
Keywords: BURN, VAPOR, CONFINED SPACE, GAS, EXPLOSION, PROPANE, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300084860 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 300084860 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 300084860 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |