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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309476331 - Sts International
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Sts International
429 Halycon Lane
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Mailing Address:
P O Box 10, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3812
NAICS: 334511/ Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/25/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/05/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100631654 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,500 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 10/02/2007 | 10/29/2007 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 10/30/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 10/02/2007 | 10/05/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/30/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 10/02/2007 | 10/15/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/30/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01002A | Serious | 19100157 G01 | 10/02/2007 | 10/22/2007 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | 10/30/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01002B | Serious | 19100157 E03 | 10/02/2007 | 10/15/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/30/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01003 | Serious | 19100151 B | 10/02/2007 | 10/29/2007 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | 10/30/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01004 | Serious | 5A0001 | 10/02/2007 | 10/15/2007 | $2,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 10/30/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01005 | Serious | 5A0001 | 10/02/2007 | 10/15/2007 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | 10/30/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 02001 | Other | 19040029 B01 | 10/02/2007 | 10/22/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/30/2007 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 24, 2007, Employee's #1, #2, #3, and #4 were working in the kitchen area of propane stove and grill test site. The burners on the stove had been lit, but did not appear to be getting enough gas to enable the flame to be adequately turned up for cooking. The burners were turned off and one of the employees attempted to light the stove with fluid-type lighter. Apparently there was a propane leakage and flash fire started. The four employees sustained second degree burns and were transported by helicopter to the Washington D.C. Burn Center. Employee's #1, #2, #3, and #4 were hospitalized. The incident appears to have been caused by an ignition of gas in the room. The Fire Marshal's report indicated that there was an unused gas line that was uncapped, and he also noted burn marks on the wall behind the line. His assessment was that the ball valve could have inadvertently been bumped causing gas to leak out of the uncapped line.
Keywords: BURN, FIRE, GAS LEAK, PROPANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309476331 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 2 | 309476331 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 3 | 309476331 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 4 | 309476331 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction |