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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120340468 - Airgas Ncn
Inspection Information - Office: Ca-E-Concord (R2-D2)
Site Address:
Airgas Ncn
3011 Academy Way
Sacramento, CA 95815
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 19255, Sacramento, CA 95815
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2813
NAICS: 325120/Industrial Gas Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/12/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/01/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362345571 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $4,125 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 450 A01 | 01/14/2004 | 01/27/2004 | $750 | $750 | $0 | 02/17/2004 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02002 | Other | 5189 E02 B | 01/14/2004 | 01/27/2004 | $750 | $3,375 | $0 | 02/17/2004 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On July 18, 2003, a fire started in the LPG filling area of the employer's company. The employer manufactured and distributed industrial gases from it's facility. There were three bulk tanks containing LPG and numerous smaller, filled and partially filled, cylinders stored closely together. An employee noticed the fire in the area of the partially filled cylinders. The plant was evacuated and the ensuing fire caused two of the bulk LPG tanks and numerous smaller cylinders to BLEVE. A number of the employer's delivery trucks were destroyed and the business office suffered serious damage. No employees were injured.
Keywords: FIRE, LP GAS, LPG CONTAINER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120340468 | Occupation not reported |