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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1235928.015 - Poole Chemical Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Poole Chemical Co., Inc.
Spur 119 North
Borger, TX 79008
Mailing Address:
100 N. 1st, Texline, TX 79087
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 424910/Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/01/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/18/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1220627 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $19,557 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,557 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,734 | $0 | $11,734 |
| 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 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 11/08/2017 | 12/06/2017 | $6,845 | $11,408 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100132 F01 III | 11/08/2017 | 12/06/2017 | $4,889 | $8,149 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:00 p.m. on May 24, 2017, Employee #1 was loading a tanker truck with molten sulfur. Molten sulfur splashed from the tanker and into his face, causing severe burns on the side of his head. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center, where he underwent burn treatment for his serious facial burns and was then hospitalized.
Keywords: Burn, Face, Molten Metal, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1235928.015 | 40 | M | Hospitalized injury | Truck drivers, heavy |