PHMSA-2013-0176 (Notice No. 13-11): Safety Advisory: Unauthorized Filling of Compressed Gas Cylinders

SUMMARY: This is to notify the public that PHMSA has confirmed that North American Coil and Beverage Group, 15641 E 10 Mile Road, Eastpointe, MI, 48021, improperly filled and offered for transportation high pressure compressed gas cylinders without verifying that they met the appropriate safety requirements for continued use. The Eastpointe Michigan Fire Department alerted the Michigan State Police, who in turn alerted PHMSA of an incident on June 25, 2013, in which a high pressure DOT 3A 1800 cylinder filled and provided by North American Coil and Beverage Group with carbon dioxide catastrophically burst at Sullivan's Bar in Eastpointe, Michigan.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: North American Coil and Beverage Group: Mr. Len Santamaria, Manager, 15641 E 10 Mile Road, Eastpointe, Michigan 48021, Telephone (586) 775-7229, to arrange for the return of  these empty cylinders.