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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1430570.015 - Texas Industrial Box Maintenance, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Texas Industrial Box Maintenance, Inc.
15331 Market St.
Channelview, TX 77530
Mailing Address:
15331 Market St., Channelview, TX 77530
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562998/All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/06/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/08/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1498220 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,096 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,096 |
| Current Penalty | $6,477 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,477 |
| 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 | 19100106 E06 I | 03/06/2020 | 03/12/2020 | $3,238 | $4,048 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 03/06/2020 | 03/12/2020 | $3,238 | $4,048 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on September 11, 2019, an employee was using a portable gas powered pump to remove water from the cleaning bay when an explosion occurred. It was determined the pump had ignited of flammable vapors in the bay area and it was not approved for use in the area. The employee was hospitalized to treat burns to his chest and torso and subsequently died due to his injuries.
Keywords: Burn, Chest, Explosion, Flammable Vapors, Ignition, Pump, Torso, Water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1430570.015 | 31 | M | Fatality | Washing, cleaning and pickling machine operators |