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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1318127.015 - Certified Safety, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Certified Safety, Inc.
11500 Bay Area Blvd
Pasadena, TX 77507
Mailing Address:
1177 Butler Rd., League City, TX 77573
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561320/Temporary Help Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/06/2018
Emphasis: N:Chemnep
Case Closed: 07/09/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1340695 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1318150 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1317992 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1318024 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1317675 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1325915 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1318037 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1318160 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 10:15 a.m. on May 19, 2018, employees were completing welding projects with a pickup truck near a reactor. The reactor was charged with ethylene and heated. Expansion of ethylene increased the pressure in reactor, exceeding the setpoint of the relief valve. The relief valve opened and vented ethylene to atmosphere where it was then ignited by the welding projects going on nearby. The flash fire resulted in the employee being hospitalized for burns, bruises, and cuts.
Keywords: Burn, Chemical, Chemical Reaction, Fire, Pressure Release, Reactor
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1318127.015 | 30 | M | Non Hospitalized injury |