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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1302224.015 - Tri-Chem Specialty Chemicals, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Worth Area Office
Site Address:
Tri-Chem Specialty Chemicals, Llc
2600 N Cresson Hwy
Cresson, TX 76035
Mailing Address:
2600 N Cresson Hwy Po Box 532, Cresson, TX 76035
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325188/All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/19/2018
Emphasis: N:Chemnep
Case Closed: 10/01/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1318821 | Yes | |
| Accident | 1320225 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $16,262 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,262 |
| Current Penalty | $12,566 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,566 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 08/30/2018 | 09/28/2018 | $5,174 | $5,174 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100134 E01 | 08/30/2018 | 09/28/2018 | $3,696 | $3,696 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100305 G01 IV A | 08/30/2018 | 09/28/2018 | $3,696 | $3,696 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100305 G01 IV D | 08/30/2018 | 09/28/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003C | Serious | 19100305 G02 III | 08/30/2018 | 09/28/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004 | Serious | 19101200 H03 III | 08/30/2018 | 09/28/2018 | $0 | $3,696 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 10:00 a.m. on March 15, 2018, an employee was standing near a forklift and pushed a metal lid or ring from a small drum with his foot, creating some sparks that ignited some combustible materials and oxidizers. A fire started and the employee was caught in an explosion, suffering burns all over his body and was killed.
Keywords: Burn, Combustible Liquid, Explosion, Fire, Spark
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1302224.015 | 25 | M | Fatality | Chemical technicians |