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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1021856.015 - Texas Premier Resources, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Texas Premier Resources, Llc
133 Private Road 9915
Karnes City, TX 78118
Mailing Address:
133 Private Road 9915, Karnes City, TX 78118
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/28/2015
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/06/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 934855 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 10 | 10 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $43,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $43,400 |
| Current Penalty | $17,150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,150 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100132 D02 | 07/23/2015 | 08/13/2015 | $3,430 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100252 B03 | 07/23/2015 | 08/13/2015 | $0 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19100134 C01 | 07/23/2015 | 08/13/2015 | $3,430 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19100134 E01 | 07/23/2015 | 08/13/2015 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01002C | Serious | 19100134 F01 | 07/23/2015 | 08/13/2015 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100151 B | 07/23/2015 | 08/13/2015 | $0 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100252 A02 II | 07/23/2015 | $3,430 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 19100252 A02 VI C | 07/23/2015 | 08/13/2015 | $3,430 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100253 B04 | 07/23/2015 | 08/13/2015 | $1,470 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01010 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 07/23/2015 | 08/13/2015 | $1,960 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On January 27, 2015, Employees #1 and #2 were helping to remove bolts from a flange utilizing a cutting torch when the flange separated from the tanker it released flammable vapors igniting the employees and the tanker in the mechanic shop. Both employees had removed two bolts by cutting them off with a welding torch utilizing oxygen and acetylene gases when the flange seal opened releasing vapors from the tank. The vapors which had not been vented escaped causing a flash fire burning both employees over 99% of their bodies. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: Acetylene, Acetylene Torch, Fire, Flammable Vapors, Oxygen, Torch, Welding
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1021856.015 | 45 | M | Fatality | Machinery maintenance occupations | |
| 2 | 1021856.015 | 37 | M | Fatality |