Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100753177 - U. S. Contractors
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
U. S. Contractors
622 Commerce
Clute, TX 77531
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/22/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/11/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361142565 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $27,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $27,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100106 B06 | 07/22/1992 | 07/27/1992 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 08/14/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100252 A02 II | 07/22/1992 | 07/26/1992 | $1,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 08/14/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100252 A02 IIIA | 07/22/1992 | 07/26/1992 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 08/14/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100252 A02 IV | 07/22/1992 | 07/27/1992 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 08/14/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100252 A02 VIC | 07/22/1992 | 07/27/1992 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 08/14/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100252 A03 II | 07/22/1992 | 07/27/1992 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 08/14/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were repairing and replacing handrails and gates on top of brine storage tanks. A tank exploded, killing both employees.
Keywords: REPAIR, CONSTRUCTION, STORAGE TANK, EXPLOSION, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100753177 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 100753177 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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