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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101603462 - Alice Specialty Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Alice Specialty Company, Inc.
Approx. 1 Mi. S. Us Hwy 281
Alice, TX 78333
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 691, Alice, TX 78332
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/14/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/13/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 900873555 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 19100134 E03 | 01/30/1987 | 02/17/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was in a fractionation tank sampling the return fluid from a well-jetting workover operation that used natural gas when he lost consciousness. Employee #2 attempted to rescue Employee #1, and he also fell unconscious. Two coworkers rescued Employee #2, despite being affected by the gas in the tank. Employee #1 drowned. No respiratory protection was available or used.
Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, WORK RULES, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, RESPIRATOR, CONFINED SPACE, FRAC TANK, NATURAL GAS, OIL WELL SERVICING, DROWN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101603462 | Occupation Not Listed |