Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110400090 - Bhc Industries Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Bhc Industries Inc.
16830 Foundation Loop
East Bernard, TX 77435
Mailing Address:
P. O. Drawer Bb, East Bernard, TX 77435
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5999
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/18/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/04/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360376222 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,750 |
| Current Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 |
| 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 | 19100134 B08 | 02/02/1993 | 02/08/1993 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100134 E03 III | 02/02/1993 | 02/05/1993 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 E01 II | 02/02/1993 | 03/05/1993 | $450 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 E02 | 02/02/1993 | 03/05/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 entered a tank truck to apply paint by brush to the interior. Employee #1 was wearing an ammonia half-face respirator when he entered the tank and was overcome by paint fumes. He died of asphyxia.
Keywords: TANK TRUCK, ASPHYXIATED, PAINT, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110400090 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |
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