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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1230275.015 - Labarge Coating, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Labarge Coating, Llc
711 Shields Street
Channelview, TX 77530
Mailing Address:
711 Shields Street, Channelview, TX 77530
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332812/ Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/09/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/09/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1204439 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,963 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,963 |
| Current Penalty | $5,378 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,378 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 05/22/2017 | 06/09/2017 | $5,378 | $8,963 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 10:15 p.m. on April 20, 2017, an employee was visually inspecting a gauge of a diaphragm pump that was located on the backside of the powder coating booth. The pump was being used to move recycled powder from the bottom of the powder coating booth to a fluidized bed, which the gauge was located between the suction and return hoses of the diaphragm pump. During inspection, the return hose of the pump came loose and struck the employee in his left eye, resulting in a severe laceration. The incident investigation reported that the employee was wearing safety glasses at the time of the incident.
Keywords: Air Pressure, Equipment Failure, Eye, Hose, Laceration, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1230275.015 | 34 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation not reported |