Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100765502 - Fisherman'S Reef Shrimp Plant Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Fisherman'S Reef Shrimp Plant Co.
5192 Fannett
Beaumont, TX 77705
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2092
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/09/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/24/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360970206 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,050 | $0 | $0 | $700 | $0 | $1,750 |
| 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 | 19101200 E01 | 10/11/1991 | 11/15/1991 | $525 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 H | 10/11/1991 | 11/15/1991 | $525 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19030002 A01 | 10/11/1991 | 10/27/1991 | $350 | $500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 19040002 A | 10/11/1991 | 11/04/1991 | $350 | $500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:00 a.m. on May 9,1991, employees at Fisherman's Reef Shrimp Co. were evacuated from the processing area due to inhalation of what were later determined to be high levels of carbon monoxide. The source of the carbon monoxide was three Clark forklifts. Thirty-three employees were transported to three area hospitals. Employees #1 through #16 required from overnight and to two days of hospitalization.
Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONER, WORK RULES, INHALATION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, EXHAUST FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE, CARBON MONOXIDE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100765502 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 100765502 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 100765502 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 100765502 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 100765502 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 100765502 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 100765502 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 100765502 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 9 | 100765502 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 10 | 100765502 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 11 | 100765502 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 12 | 100765502 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 13 | 100765502 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 14 | 100765502 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 15 | 100765502 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 16 | 100765502 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |
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