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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: 1781440.015 - Repcon, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Repcon, Inc.
5900 Highway 225
Deer Park, TX 77536
Mailing Address:
4041 Essen Lane Suite# 200, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 811310/Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/11/2024
Emphasis: N:Chemnep
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2222069 | ||
| Inspection | 1781450 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1781443 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1785591 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1784754 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $49,650 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $49,650 |
| Current Penalty | $49,650 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $49,650 |
| 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 | 19100119 H03 II | 04/10/2025 | 05/22/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 05/02/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100119 H03 IV | 04/10/2025 | 05/22/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 05/02/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 04/10/2025 | 05/22/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 05/02/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100147 D06 | 04/10/2025 | 05/22/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/02/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 10:00 p.m. on October 10, 2024, an employee and coworker working as boilermakers for a facilities support service were working on a 12-inch pipe to flip the blind. The pipe released hydrogen sulfide gas exposing the crew. The employee died from poisoning from the hydrogen sulfide gas.
Keywords: Breathing, Chemical, Chemical Exposure, Chemical Vapor, Engineering Controls, Hydrogen Sulfide, Inhalation, Lack of Engineering Controls, Lung, Metal Pipe, Multi-employer Worksite, Multiemployer, Non-PEL Overexposure, Overcome by vapors, Overexposure, Pipe, Poisoning, Respirator, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract, Ventilation
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1781440.015 | 33 | M | Fatality | Boilermakers |