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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316277508 - V & M Tube Alloy
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
V & M Tube Alloy
8603 Sheldon Rd
Houston, TX 77049
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3547
NAICS: 333516/Rolling Mill Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/25/2012
Emphasis: S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 08/24/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101765899 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,800 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 | $0 | $7,700 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 19100141 A03 II | 07/12/2012 | 07/18/2012 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100147 D03 | 07/12/2012 | 07/18/2012 | $4,900 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100215 A04 | 07/12/2012 | 07/18/2012 | $2,800 | $4,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On February 1, 2012, Employee #1 was repairing a limit switch on a hydro-tester that was used to test pipe for defects. The outlet conveyor that transported the pipe to the table was not locked out. When the hydro-tester operator discharged a pipe onto the conveyor, the pipe struck Employee #1's head. He died two days later. The maintenance supervisor authorized the work on the limit switch while it was energized. According to another worker, Employee #1 was under pressure from the plant manager to get the machine running.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, REPAIR, LOCKOUT, TEST EQUIPMENT, SKULL, CONVEYOR, PIPE, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316277508 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |