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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: 1804190.015 - West Texas Drum Company, Ltd
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
West Texas Drum Company, Ltd
10600 West County Road 127
Odessa, TX 79760
Mailing Address:
11107 West County Road 127, Odessa, TX 79765
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332439/Other Metal Container Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/14/2025
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2262424 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $23,170 | $0 | $0 | $8,276 | $0 | $31,446 |
| Current Penalty | $13,600 | $0 | $0 | $6,800 | $0 | $20,400 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 08/05/2025 | $6,800 | $11,585 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 08/05/2025 | $6,800 | $11,585 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A01 | 08/05/2025 | $6,800 | $8,276 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 6:30 a.m. on February 12, 2025, Employee #1 was working for a drum manufacturer and was troubleshooting a bulk container machine when he was caught in the machine. Employee #1 sustained fatal injuries.
Keywords: Caught Between, Caught In, Crushed, Drum, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Machine operator, Manufacturing, Production Line, Troubleshooting
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1804190.015 | 35 | M | Fatality |