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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1539699.015 - Hurk Underground Technologies
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Hurk Underground Technologies
2010 6th Avenue
Grinnell, IA 50112
Mailing Address:
2010 6th Avenue Attn: Kellie Strong, Grinnell, IA 50112
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 541370/Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/30/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/01/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1781385 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,684 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,684 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,684 | $0 | $5,684 |
| 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 | 88.4 - CODE OF IOWA (2021) | 08/06/2021 | 09/01/2021 | $2,842 | $2,842 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Other | 19100106 D02 I | 08/06/2021 | 09/01/2021 | $2,842 | $2,842 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Other | 19100106 D02 III | 08/06/2021 | 09/01/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 4:30 p.m. on June 28, 2021, Employee #1 was servicing a Honda SXS. While replacing fluid, the employee siphoned gasoline from the gas tank into a five-gallon bucket. The employee then used a Shop-Vac wet/dry vacuum to remove the remaining gasoline from the tank. Gasoline vapors ignited, resulting in a fire. Employee #1 sustained burns over approximately 70% of the body and was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Burn, Fire, Gas, Ignite, Ignition, Ignition System, Vacuum Cleaner, Vacuuming, Vehicle
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1539699.015 | 40 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |