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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123387227 - Drum Transport
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Drum Transport
5512 Cedar Creek Drive
Snyder, TX 79549
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/05/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/23/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360913412 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $25,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,200 |
| Current Penalty | $8,820 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,820 |
| 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 A02 | 06/25/1996 | 07/01/1996 | $2,205 | $6,300 | $0 | 07/02/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 C01 | 06/25/1996 | 07/01/1996 | $2,205 | $6,300 | $0 | 07/02/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 06/25/1996 | 07/08/1996 | $2,205 | $6,300 | $0 | 07/02/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19101200 H03 I | 06/25/1996 | 07/08/1996 | $2,205 | $6,300 | $0 | 07/02/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19101200 H03 III | 06/25/1996 | 07/08/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/02/1996 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was inside a frac tank shoveling residue (called BS) to one end of the tank for subsequent vacuuming and removal. As he completed the task, the tank was washed down with waste water containing hydrogen sulfide. Approximately 8 minutes following the waste water entrance, Employee #1 collapsed from exposure to the chemical. Employee #2 entered the tank and attempted to rescue Employee #1, but he too collapsed. Apparently Employees #3 and #4 entered the tank and attempted a rescue and but succumbed also. Employee #5 attempted to revive Employee #1 through an opening at the end of the frac tank. He was affected by the hydrogen sulfide gas but was able to call the city's first responders. Employees #1, #3, and #4 died of hydrogen sulfide exposure. Employees #2 and #5 were hospitalized.
Keywords: CONFINED SPACE, TOXIC WASTE, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, WORK RULES, CLEANING, FRAC TANK, SCBA, OIL WELL SERVICING, TOXIC FUMES, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123387227 | Fatality | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 123387227 | Fatality | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 123387227 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 123387227 | Fatality | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 123387227 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported |