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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1558545.015 - Zachry Industries, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Zachry Industries, Inc.
8404 River Road
Geismar, LA 70734
Mailing Address:
527 Logwood, San Antonio, TX 78221
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 541330/Engineering Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/18/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/09/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1823995 | ||
| Inspection | 1558625 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $29,004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,004 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,004 | $0 | $29,004 |
| 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 | Other | 19100119 H03 IV | 04/13/2022 | 04/28/2022 | $14,502 | $14,502 | $0 | 05/11/2022 | R - Review Commission | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100134 A02 | 04/13/2022 | 05/02/2022 | $14,502 | $14,502 | $0 | 05/11/2022 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
At 11:30 a.m. on October 15, 2021, Employees #1 and #2, both maintenance employees, were assigned to install a pressure safety valve (PSV) on a flare header in a BASF-methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) unit when they were exposed to nitrogen and carbon monoxide. The installation procedure requires supplied air respirators. The employees were staging equipment on the platform area in the MDI unit to remove the PSV. Employee #2 decided to go down to the lower level to obtain both employees a supplied air respirators before starting the work. Employee #2 looked back and saw Employee #1 slumped over on the platform. Employee #1 was overcome with the gases and loss consciousness. Employee #2, in an attempt to revive Employee #1 also loss consciousness. The employees were discovered by coworkers and emergency services were notified. First responders removed both employees from the platform but Employee #1 died from his exposure.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Carbon Monoxide, Chemical Exposure, Installing, Lack of oxygen, Loss of consciousness, Lost consciousness, Maintenance, Mdi, Nitrogen, PPE, Pressure Release, Respirator, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract, Scba, Valve
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1558545.015 | 49 | M | Fatality | Boilermakers |