Inspection Detail
Inspection: 122180201 - Exsorbet Technical Services, Inc. Dba Spiltech Ser
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Exsorbet Technical Services, Inc. Dba Spiltech Ser
Red River Army Depot
Texarkana, TX 75507
Mailing Address:
6300 Hwy 161 Ste. B, N. Little Rock, AR 72117
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4959
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/13/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/01/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100780790 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 |
| Current Penalty | $3,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,100 |
| 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 | 19100120 P01 | 12/28/1999 | 01/25/2000 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | 01/13/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100120 P02 | 12/28/1999 | 01/25/2000 | $0 | $2,100 | $0 | 01/13/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 12/28/1999 | 01/25/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/13/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19100120 P07 I | 12/28/1999 | 01/25/2000 | $0 | $2,100 | $0 | 01/13/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19101200 H03 I | 12/28/1999 | 01/25/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/13/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01003C | Serious | 19101200 H03 II | 12/28/1999 | 01/25/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/13/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 01003D | Serious | 19101200 H03 III | 12/28/1999 | 01/25/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/13/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 01004 | Serious | 19100134 C01 | 12/28/1999 | 01/25/2000 | $1,000 | $2,100 | $0 | 01/13/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01005A | Serious | 19100134 D01 III | 12/28/1999 | 01/25/2000 | $0 | $2,100 | $0 | 01/13/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 10. | 01005B | Serious | 19100134 D02 I | 12/28/1999 | 01/25/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/13/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 11. | 01006 | Serious | 19100134 K01 III | 12/28/1999 | 01/25/2000 | $0 | $2,100 | $0 | 01/13/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 12. | 02001 | Other | 19100120 F03 IC | 12/28/1999 | 01/25/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/13/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 13. | 02002 | Other | 19100120 F08 I | 12/28/1999 | 01/25/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/13/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and a coworker were neutralizing phosphoric acid with ferrous sulfate and sodium sulfide inside a cement truck. The coworker was standing on top of the truck when he was overcome by hydrogen sulfide and slumped down on the truck's work platform. Employee #1 saw him and went to help, but he was also overcome by the chemical fumes. He was transported to the hospital, where he later died.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, PPE, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, AIR CONTAMINATION, CHEMICAL REACTION, MECH MAT HANDLING, CHEMICAL VAPOR, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 122180201 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Technicians, n.e.c. |
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