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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1524334.015 - K-Solv, Lp
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
K-Solv, Lp
1015 Lakeside Dr
Channelview, TX 77530
Mailing Address:
14133 Memorial Drive Ste 3, Houston, TX 77079
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 424690/Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/20/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/20/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1755529 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $28,671 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,671 |
| Current Penalty | $28,671 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,671 |
| 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 D05 VI A | 09/21/2021 | 12/22/2021 | $9,557 | $9,557 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100106 E06 II | 09/21/2021 | 10/08/2021 | $9,557 | $9,557 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100106 E07 I B | 09/21/2021 | 11/08/2021 | $9,557 | $9,557 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19100132 D01 I | 09/21/2021 | 11/08/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Other | 19100157 G02 | 09/21/2021 | 11/08/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 3:40 p.m. on April 7, 2021, an employee was transferring a mixture of toluene and naphthalene from a 275-gallon tote to a 55-gallon drum when a fire ignited from the drum being filled with the chemical mixture. Although the fire was contained, the employee experienced minor exposure to heat, resulting in a sore throat. No hospitalization was required. The incident highlights the importance of reviewing safety protocols for handling flammable materials to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Keywords: Chemical, Chemical Exposure, Drum, Fire, Flammable Liquid, Flammable Vapors, Heat, Overexposure, Throat
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1524334.015 | 25 | M | Non Hospitalized injury |