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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300983459 - Linden Bulk Transportation Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Avenel Area Office
Site Address:
Linden Bulk Transportation Co., Inc.
4200 Tremley Point Rd.
Linden, NJ 07030
Mailing Address:
4200 Tremley Point Rd., Linden, NJ 07036
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7538
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/14/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/28/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101310241 | ||
| Referral | 201312063 | Yes | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,100 |
| Current Penalty | $5,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,200 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100106 F06 | 06/14/1999 | 07/19/1999 | $2,500 | $4,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 A | 06/14/1999 | 07/19/1999 | $2,500 | $4,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19101200 F05 I | 06/14/1999 | 07/02/1999 | $200 | $1,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19101200 F05 II | 06/14/1999 | 07/02/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On December 18, 1998, Employee #1, a valve installer, and Employee #2, a valve installer assistant, were installing an external valve assembly on a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker trailer when there was a sudden release of a liquefied petroleum gas. The tanker pressure gauge had a reading of 90 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) but no liquid inside. It was apparent that the external valve being installed was in the open position and it was possible that the internal valve, which was undergoing a cable adjustment, was operated. An unknown source ignited the gas and the ensuing flash fire engulfed Employees #1 and #2, causing them to sustain serious burns. Employees #1 and #2 were hospitalized. Employee #1, who had more serious burns and who inhaled some of the hot gases died 11 days later from complications.
Keywords: BURN, LEAK, INSTALLING, VAPOR, FIRE, INHALATION, GAS, VALVE, TRAILER, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300983459 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics | ||
| 2 | 300983459 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics |