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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107562449 - Kodiak Fabrication Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Kodiak Fabrication Services, Inc.
9002 Wayfare Lane
Houston, TX 77075
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3498
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/08/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/12/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361145683 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,250 |
| Current Penalty | $1,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,250 |
| 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 | 19100252 B04 IV | 10/22/1992 | 10/27/1992 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | 11/12/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100252 C02 IC | 10/22/1992 | 10/27/1992 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 11/12/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100254 D01 | 10/22/1992 | 11/24/1992 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $0 | 11/12/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was gas tungsten arc welding inside a 24 in. diameter pipe with a 90 degree bend in it. Employee #1 was found dead with the hot welding tip on his cheek. Argon was used as the shielding gas and inadequate cross ventilation was suspected as a cause of his death, as no mechanical ventilation was provided.
Keywords: VENTILATION, CONFINED SPACE, WELDING, PIPE, ARC WELDING, ARGON
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107562449 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |