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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2175685 - R H Engelke
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Inspection Nr: 2175685
Report ID: 0626000
Date Opened: 11/18/1985
Site Address:
R H Engelke
1.5 Mi So
Lasalle, TX 77969
Mailing Address:
Po Box 3783, Victoria, TX 77903
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1311
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/19/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/12/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360510515 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19030002 A01 | 01/10/1986 | 01/14/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100020 G02 | 01/10/1986 | 01/20/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19100132 A | 01/10/1986 | 01/20/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 19100133 A01 | 01/10/1986 | 01/20/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 14402093
Event: 11/14/1985
Employee dies of asphyxia after inhaling methane
Employee #1 was found dead at the top of a stairway next to an open inspection hatch on a crude oil storage tank. The autopsy report stated he died of asphyxia from inhalation of natural gas (methane).
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, PPE, OIL WELL DRILLING, INHALATION, NATURAL GAS, STORAGE TANK, CHEMICAL VAPOR, POISONING, TOXIC FUMES, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2175685 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Separating, filtering & clarifying mach. operators |