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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1718657.015 - Qualawash Holdings, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Qualawash Holdings, Llc
11110 Highway 225
La Porte, TX 77571
Mailing Address:
11110 Highway 225, La Porte, TX 77571
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562998/All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/28/2023
Emphasis: P:Tankclean6, L:Tankclean6
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2114597 | ||
| Inspection | 1719385 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1719748 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 8 | 15 | |||
| Current Violations | 13 | 2 | 15 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $100,935 | $0 | $709,768 | $0 | $0 | $810,703 |
| Current Penalty | $640,000 | $0 | $0 | $30,000 | $0 | $670,000 |
| 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 | 19100146 D01 | 06/21/2024 | $15,000 | $16,131 | $0 | 07/15/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100146 D06 | 06/21/2024 | $15,000 | $16,131 | $0 | 07/15/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100146 E01 | 06/21/2024 | $15,000 | $16,131 | $0 | 07/15/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004A | Other | 19100146 F03 | 06/21/2024 | $15,000 | $16,131 | $0 | 07/15/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004B | Other | 19100146 F05 | 06/21/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/15/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004C | Other | 19100146 F07 | 06/21/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/15/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01004D | Serious | 19100146 F11 | 06/21/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/15/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 8. | 01004E | Serious | 19100146 F13 | 06/21/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/15/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 9. | 01005 | Serious | 19100305 B01 I | 06/21/2024 | 06/27/2024 | $10,000 | $12,676 | $0 | 07/15/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01006 | Serious | 19100305 B02 I | 06/21/2024 | 06/27/2024 | $0 | $7,604 | $0 | 07/15/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 01007 | Serious | 19101000 A02 | 06/21/2024 | 07/18/2024 | $0 | $16,131 | $0 | 07/15/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 02001 | Serious | 19100146 D05 I | 06/21/2024 | 07/18/2024 | $75,000 | $88,721 | $0 | 07/15/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 13. | 02002 | Serious | 19100146 D05 I | 06/21/2024 | 07/18/2024 | $75,000 | $88,721 | $0 | 07/15/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 14. | 02003 | Serious | 19100146 D05 I | 06/21/2024 | 07/18/2024 | $75,000 | $88,721 | $0 | 07/15/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 15. | 02004 | Serious | 19100146 D05 I | 06/21/2024 | 07/18/2024 | $75,000 | $88,721 | $0 | 07/15/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 16. | 02005 | Serious | 19100146 D05 I | 06/21/2024 | 07/18/2024 | $75,000 | $88,721 | $0 | 07/15/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 17. | 02006 | Serious | 19100146 D05 I | 06/21/2024 | 07/18/2024 | $75,000 | $88,721 | $0 | 07/15/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 18. | 02007 | Serious | 19100146 J02 | 06/21/2024 | 07/18/2024 | $75,000 | $88,721 | $0 | 07/15/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 19. | 02008 | Serious | 19100146 J02 | 06/21/2024 | 07/18/2024 | $75,000 | $88,721 | $0 | 07/15/2024 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Carbon Monoxide, Carboxyhemoglobin, Chemical, Chemical Exposure, Chemical Vapor, Confined Space, Entry Permit, Gas, Inhalation, Lack of Work Procedures, Lack of oxygen, Lost consciousness, Lung, Multi-employer Worksite, Multiemployer, PPE, PPE Hazard Assessment, Poisoning, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract, Tank, Tank Cleaning, Unresponsive
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1718657.015 | 53 | M | Fatality | Vehicle washers and equipment cleaners |