Woodbridge, Virginia · Fuel Dealers · NAICS 454310
Since 1990, OSHA inspectors have visited Ferrellgas, Inc. in Virginia 2 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Jun 15, 2022 after a complaint, in Virginia Beach.
In all, OSHA issued 2 citation items: 2 serious.
The proposed penalties came to $6,790; today they stand at $4,843, 29% less.
Among retail employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $2,130 penalty. Ferrellgas, Inc. averages $4,543 across 1 cited inspection.
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Watch this company109 Freight Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 · Fuel Dealers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $6,490 | $4,543 | Aug 23, 2022 | Final |
Lot #50 Holly Acre Mobile Home Park, Woodbridge, VA 22191 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 31, 1990: Employee burned when lp fuel vapor ignited
At approximately 4:05 p.m. on January 31, 1990, Employee #1 was transferring lp fuel from a service vehicle to a 100 lb mobile home holding tank. After the fuel was transferred, Employee #1 shut off the nozzle and placed the hose line on th e ground so it could be retracted onto the service vehicle hose reel. While stan ding at the rear operator's control station, Employee #1 electrically retracted the hose line, causing the valve on the nozzle to open. Fuel vapors discharged, came into contact with an ignition source, and ignited. Employee #1 was burned o n his chest, face, and hands.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.110(b)(17)(v) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases |
Serious | $300 | $300 | Jun 28, 1990 | Closed |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.110(b)(17)(v)
(v) Open flames (except as provided for in paragraph (b)(11) of this section), cutting or welding, portable electric tools, and extension lights capable of igniting LP-Gas, shall not be permitted within classified areas specified in Table H-28 unless the LP-Gas facilities have been freed of all liquid and vapor, or special precautions observed under carefully controlled conditions.
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1)
(p) Operation of the truck. (1) If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck shall be taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition.
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