Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107619991 - Atochem-North America, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Atochem-North America, Inc.
2052 Gulf States Road
Beaumont, TX 77704
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2869
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/19/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/13/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360971113 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,620 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,620 |
| Current Penalty | $1,620 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,620 |
| 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 | 19100134 A01 | 01/28/1991 | 01/31/1991 | $810 | $810 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 01/28/1991 | 01/31/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 E01 II | 01/28/1991 | 01/31/1991 | $810 | $810 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 unplugged a hydrated pipeline containing methyl mercaptan at the rerun flow meter located at the day tank transfer pump pad. He drained the methyl mercaptan out of the pipe and into the atmosphere as he stood nearby without a respirator. He inhaled a toxic level of the vapors and died.
Keywords: VAPOR, WORK RULES, INHALATION, PIPELINE, TOXIC FUMES, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107619991 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |
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