Amerigas: OSHA inspections and violations

Incident on Aug 16, 1995: Employee dies of burns after propane tank explodes

At approximately 12:23 p.m. on August 12, 1995, Employee #1 was delivering propa ne gas to a customer. He filled two 100 lb portable tanks and then secured his e quipment. The customer had moved the tanks into his garage when one of the them was apparently dropped. The propane was ignited by the pilot light on a gas wate r heater, resulting in an explosion. Employee #1 suffered second- and third-degr ee burns on his face, ears, and back when he attempted to rescue the customer. E mployee #1 and the customer were treated at Sherman Oaks Burn Center; the custom er died on August 21, 1995 of his injuries and Employee #1 died on August 30, 19 95. No citations were issued as a result of this accident. The Ventura Fire Depa rtment issued report #I95-151.

Incident on Jan 15, 1993 (fatal): One employee killed and one injured in explosion and fire

At approximately 9:00 p.m. on January 14, 1993, Employee #1, the Mammoth Lakes m anager, and Employee #2, a delivery employee, responded to a gas leak complaint by making a preliminary check. The next morning, after receiving another complai nt, they returned and filled the supply tanks. At approximately 9:00 a.m. anothe r complaint was received about an adjacent unit. At approximately 11:00 a.m., th ey returned. While they looked for leaks, an explosion and fire occurred, killin g Employee #1 and injuring Employee #2.