Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101790368 - Texas Catalysts, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Texas Catalysts, Inc.
Texaco Chemical Co., Gate #24, Savannah Ave.
Port Arthur, TX 77640
Mailing Address:
1600 E. Hwy 6, Alvin, TX 77591
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/23/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/13/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360713739 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $980 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $980 |
| 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 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 08/06/1986 | 08/25/1986 | $490 | $490 | $0 | 08/25/1986 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260028 A | 08/06/1986 | 08/25/1986 | $490 | $490 | $0 | 08/25/1986 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A METAL BEAM FROM THE LOWER PART OF THE INSIDE OF A CHEMICAL REACTOR. NO FALL PROTECTION OR LADDER WAS USED, AND FOOTING WAS VERY POOR. THE EMPLOYEE FELL 18 FEET TO THE BOTTOM OF THE REACTOR. THE VESSEL HAD BEEN PUMPED, AND SAMPLES TAKEN, PRIOR TO ENTRY. THE SECOND EMPLOYEE WAS ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR EXHAUSTION.
Keywords: FALL, FALL PROTECTION, SLIPPERY SURFACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101790368 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 101790368 | Hospitalized injury | Heat Exhaustion | Occupation not reported |
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