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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303773279 - North Florida Lubes, Inc., Dba Texaco Xpress Lube
Inspection Information - Office: Savannah Area Office
Site Address:
North Florida Lubes, Inc., Dba Texaco Xpress Lube
205 Charlie Smith Sr. Hwy
St Marys, GA 31558
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7549
NAICS: 811191/Automotive Oil Change and Lubrication Shops
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/25/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/01/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100902022 | ||
| Referral | 200904043 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 13 | 1 | 3 | 17 | ||
| Current Violations | 13 | 1 | 3 | 17 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $32,550 | $49,000 | $0 | $1,400 | $0 | $82,950 |
| Current Penalty | $9,500 | $20,000 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $30,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 08/25/2003 | 09/19/2003 | $2,000 | $4,900 | $0 | 09/17/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100022 C | 08/25/2003 | 10/10/2003 | $500 | $2,450 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100023 A02 | 08/25/2003 | 10/10/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100024 B | 08/25/2003 | 12/31/2003 | $1,000 | $3,500 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19100027 B01 II | 08/25/2003 | 09/19/2003 | $500 | $2,450 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19100027 C04 | 08/25/2003 | 09/19/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 7. | 01004C | Serious | 19100027 D03 | 08/25/2003 | 09/19/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 8. | 01005 | Serious | 19100036 B01 | 08/25/2003 | 10/10/2003 | $500 | $1,750 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 9. | 01007 | Serious | 19100106 E02 IVB | 08/25/2003 | 09/19/2003 | $1,000 | $3,500 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 10. | 01008 | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 08/25/2003 | 09/19/2003 | $500 | $1,400 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 11. | 01009 | Serious | 19100157 D01 | 08/25/2003 | 08/28/2003 | $500 | $1,750 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 12. | 01010 | Serious | 19100157 G01 | 08/25/2003 | 09/19/2003 | $500 | $1,750 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 13. | 01011A | Serious | 19100219 B01 | 08/25/2003 | 08/28/2003 | $500 | $1,750 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 14. | 01011B | Serious | 19100219 D01 | 08/25/2003 | 08/28/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 15. | 01011C | Serious | 19100219 E03 I | 08/25/2003 | 08/28/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 16. | 01012 | Serious | 19100303 F | 08/25/2003 | 09/19/2003 | $500 | $1,400 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 17. | 01013 | Serious | 19100307 B | 08/25/2003 | 09/19/2003 | $1,000 | $3,500 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 18. | 01014A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 08/25/2003 | 10/10/2003 | $500 | $2,450 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 19. | 01014B | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 08/25/2003 | 10/10/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 20. | 01014C | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 08/25/2003 | 10/10/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 21. | 02001 | Willful | 19100307 B | 08/25/2003 | 09/19/2003 | $20,000 | $49,000 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 22. | 03001 | Other | 19040004 A | 08/25/2003 | 09/19/2003 | $500 | $1,400 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 23. | 03002 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 08/25/2003 | 09/19/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 24. | 03003 | Other | 19100157 E02 | 08/25/2003 | 09/19/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On March 7, 2003, Employee #1, a lubrication technician, was cleaning the lower bay (pit) of an automotive lubrication service station. He poured gasoline on the floor of the pit to help clean up the oil. After pouring the gasoline on the floor, he used a squeegee to spread the gasoline all over. Then the employee moved the gasoline, oil and other material on the floor to the center of the pit with the squeegee. He then proceeded to use a wet/dry vacuum cleaner to collect the oil, gasoline, and other material, from the floor. However, when he turned on the vacuum cleaner there was an explosion and he was severely burned. Employee #1 was killed. The wet/dry vacuum cleaner was not approved for handling flammable material nor approved for use in hazardous locations.
Keywords: BURN, AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, VACUUM CLEANER, WORK RULES, MECHANIC, EXPLOSION, PIT, GASOLINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303773279 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Automobile mechanics |