Inspection 345973572 OPENED MAY 18, 2022Closed
240 Cactus Rose Lane, Rifle, CO 81650 · Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 16, 2022 (fatal): Employee is killed after spilled diesel fuel ignites
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.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.106(b)(6) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $13,052 | $13,052 | Nov 8, 2022 | Final |