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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1288495.015 - Ineos Olefins And Polymers
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Ineos Olefins And Polymers
1230 Independence Parkway
La Porte, TX 77571
Mailing Address:
1230 Independence Parkway, La Porte, TX 77571
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325211/Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/18/2018
Emphasis: N:Chemnep
Case Closed: 09/05/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1300140 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $64,670 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $64,670 |
| Current Penalty | $38,802 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $38,802 |
| 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 F01 I | 07/06/2018 | 08/10/2018 | $12,934 | $12,934 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100119 F03 | 07/06/2018 | 08/10/2018 | $0 | $7,391 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01004A | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 07/06/2018 | 08/10/2018 | $12,934 | $12,934 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004B | Serious | 19100119 L01 | 07/06/2018 | 08/10/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004C | Serious | 19100132 D01 I | 07/06/2018 | 08/10/2018 | $0 | $11,086 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004D | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 07/06/2018 | 08/10/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01005 | Other | 19100151 C | 07/06/2018 | $0 | $7,391 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 8. | 01006 | Serious | 19100307 C | 07/06/2018 | 08/10/2018 | $12,934 | $12,934 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 3:00 p.m. on January 11, 2018, an employee was working with two coworkers with clearing a blockage in the product discharge system in the Polypropylene Unit. The employee and coworkers opened the process piping at a sample catching location and a flash fire occurred. The employee who made the line opening received first and second degree burns to his face and neck during the flare up. He was transported to the hospital where he was admitted.
Keywords: Burn, Face, Fire, Neck
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1288495.015 | 40 | M | Hospitalized injury | Chemical technicians |