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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1215242.015 - Dgc Operations Llc
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Dgc Operations Llc
15775 Melissa Lane
North Palm Springs, CA 92258
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1328, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 221112/Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/04/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/11/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1188607 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 2 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 5 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $84,375 | $0 | $0 | $680 | $0 | $85,055 |
| Current Penalty | $27,000 | $0 | $0 | $10,180 | $0 | $37,180 |
| 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 | 3340(C)(2)(A) | 05/04/2017 | $340 | $340 | $0 | 06/06/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(A) | 05/04/2017 | 05/18/2017 | $340 | $340 | $0 | 06/06/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 3314(J) | 05/04/2017 | 05/18/2017 | $500 | $12,375 | $0 | 06/06/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 3314(G)(1) | 05/04/2017 | 05/18/2017 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/06/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 5. | 04001 | Other | 3314(H)(2) | 05/04/2017 | 05/18/2017 | $4,500 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/06/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 6. | 05001 | Serious | 3314(L) | 05/04/2017 | 05/18/2017 | $9,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/06/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 7. | 06001 | Other | 3329(D) | 05/04/2017 | 05/18/2017 | $4,500 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/06/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 8:30 a.m. on March 6, 2017, Employee #1 was using an eight foot A-frame fiberglass ladder to remove the steel top cover of the natural gas fuel filtration skid and replace the filters. The employee began to unbolt the steel top cover when it exploded and struck the employee. Employee #1 did not lock out/tag out, nor was the vessel de-energized/purged prior to removing the top cover. The employee sustained blunt force trauma to his body, causing complete amputation of both arms, killing him.
Keywords: Amputation, Arm, Compressed Gas, Explosion, Ladder, Lockout/Tagout, Natural Gas, Pressure Vessel, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1215242.015 | 47 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |