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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123652505 - Brown & Root
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Brown & Root
Shell Research Center, 3333 S. Hwy 6
Cyustonn, TX 77074
Mailing Address:
Shell Research Center, 3333 S. Hwy 6, Houstonn, TX 77074
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/07/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/27/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361140726 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,000 |
| Current Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100119 H03 I | 03/11/1994 | 03/24/1994 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100119 H03 III | 03/11/1994 | 03/24/1994 | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100119 H03 IV | 03/11/1994 | 03/24/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01002 | Serious | 19100134 A03 | 03/11/1994 | 03/24/1994 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100134 E03 | 03/11/1994 | 03/24/1994 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004A | Serious | 19100134 E03 I | 03/11/1994 | 03/24/1994 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 7. | 01004B | Serious | 19100134 E03 I | 03/11/1994 | 03/24/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:00 p.m. on February 3, 1994, Employees #1, #2, and #3 were conducting maintenance activities in the Gerbitol unit at DPMC. The employees were installing a #005 blind in the flange on the pipeline from V-1110 (amine reflux accumulator). As the flange was opened by Employee #2, the hydrogen sulfide unit alarm sounded. The employees stopped their work. Employee #1 tried to remove his full face piece and was overcome by hydrogen sulfide gas, lost consciousness, and died. Employee #2 had previously loosened his strap to test the atmosphere for hydrogen sulfide in their work area. Employee #3, on ground level, went up to the work area where his 30 minute Scott air pack hung up, exposing him to the gas. Employees #2 and #3 were hospitalized.
Keywords: WORK RULES, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE, MAINTENANCE, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, CONSTRUCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123652505 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 123652505 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 123652505 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |