At 11:45 a.m. on May 16, 2022, an employee was preparing to pump fuel into a pump station at an oil and gas site. He was holding the fuel pump and walking towards the fuel tank, when he tripped and inadvertently squeezed the pump’s handle, releasing diesel fuel. When the diesel contacted the pump manifold, it was ignited and engulfed the area in flames. The employee sustained burns to his entire body and was killed.
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $13,052 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,052 |
| Current Penalty | $13,052 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,052 |
| Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | Serious |
19100106 B06 – Sources of ignition. In locations where flammable vapors may be present, precautions shall be taken to prevent ignition by eliminating or controlling sources of ignition. Sources of ignition may include open flames, lightning, smoking, cutting and welding, hot surfaces, frictional heat, sparks (static, electrical, and mechanical), spontaneous ignition, chemical and physical-chemical reactions, and radiant heat. |
11/08/2022 | 11/15/2022 | $13,052 | $13,052 | $0 | 12/06/2022 | C – Contested |
Source: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1597357.015