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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1509756.015 - Ics Distribution, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Ics Distribution, Llc
1314 West Sam Houston Parkway North
Houston, TX 77043
Mailing Address:
1314 West Sam Houston Parkway North, Houston, TX 77043
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 532490/Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/12/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/01/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1719232 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,557 | $0 | $0 | $877 | $0 | $10,434 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,557 | $0 | $9,557 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 19100212 A01 | 06/04/2021 | 12/12/2022 | $9,557 | $9,557 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19030019 C01 | 04/11/2023 | 04/21/2023 | $0 | $877 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 8:55 a.m. on January 12, 2021, an employee was observing pressure and function testing of an 5C2 air compressor being conducted by Coworker #1, Coworker #2 and Coworker #3. Coworker #1 locked out the 4160 volt energy source for the compressor. Once pretest and warm up tasks were completed, Coworker #1 removed his lock and Coworker #1, Coworker #2 and Coworker #3 started up the compressor at the control panel. The employee walked past the inlet and his body was pulled into the compressor. Coworker #1 hit the emergency stop shutting down the compressor, pulled the employee from the machine and began CPR. Coworker #2 and Coworker #3 called for help. Emergency Medical Services arrived and administered emergency care but the employee died at the scene.
Keywords: Caught By, Caught In, Compressed Air, Compressor, Electric Switch, Electronic Control, Emergency Stop, Energized, Engine, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Machine operator, Maintenance, Unguarded
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1509756.015 | 63 | M | Fatality | Fabricating machine operators, n.e.c. |