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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103404836 - Kerley Enterprises, Inc., Dba Texas Sulfur Product
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Kerley Enterprises, Inc., Dba Texas Sulfur Product
South Of Hwy. 1551
Borger, TX 79007
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1308, Borger, TX 79007
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2873
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/24/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/26/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360155907 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,900 |
| Current Penalty | $700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $700 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100134 A02 | 09/23/1988 | 10/28/1988 | $500 | $500 | $0 | 10/12/1988 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100134 E03 I | 09/23/1988 | 10/28/1988 | $500 | $500 | $0 | 10/12/1988 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100134 E03 III | 09/23/1988 | 10/28/1988 | $500 | $500 | $0 | 10/12/1988 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 09/23/1988 | 10/28/1988 | $700 | $700 | $0 | 10/12/1988 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 19100134 C | 12/13/1988 | 01/04/1989 | $700 | $700 | $0 | 01/03/1989 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, who had been on the job 41 days, was assigned to work with two other employees who had more experience. That day, Employee #1 was given the job of cleaning out the photograde rail tankers. Employee #1 and an operator strung out the water hose to be used in the tank. Employee #1 was wearing a full face MSA respirator with 2 MSA chem cartridges--6MD ammonia. Employee #1 climbed into the tank to start washing it down while the operator waited on the ground. After about 15 to 20 minutes, the operator called to Employee #1 but received no response. The operator then climbed up to the platform and looked into the tank, calling for Employee #1. The operator observed Employee #1 lying in the back part of the tank and went for help. About 10 to 20 minutes later, emergency personnel arrived and started rescue procedures. When Employee #1 was taken out, no vital signs were observed. Employee #1 was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.
Keywords: CONFINED SPACE, RAILROAD TANK CAR, CLEANING, OVEREXPOSURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103404836 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |