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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2442341 - Elementis Chromium L.L.P.
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Inspection Nr: 2442341
Report ID: 0626000
Date Opened: 03/09/1989
Site Address:
Elementis Chromium L.L.P.
3800 Buddy Lawrence Dr.
Corpus Christi, TX 78407
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 9912, Corpus Christi, TX 78469
Union Status: Union
SIC:2819
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/10/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/03/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360670830 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,400 |
| Current Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 06/26/1989 | 07/22/1989 | $300 | $600 | $0 | 07/05/1989 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100022 C | 06/26/1989 | 07/05/1989 | $600 | $600 | $0 | 07/05/1989 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100022 D02 | 06/26/1989 | 07/05/1989 | $600 | $600 | $0 | 07/05/1989 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100145 C03 | 06/26/1989 | 07/03/1989 | $300 | $300 | $0 | 07/05/1989 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19101200 H02 II | 06/26/1989 | 07/10/1989 | $300 | $300 | $0 | 07/05/1989 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19101200 H02 III | 06/27/1989 | 07/10/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/05/1989 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 14403521
Event: 03/09/1989
Employee drowns after falling through top of tank
Employee #1 was walking atop a storage tank and fell through a rusted area. He drowned in the liquid sodium sulfide stored in the tank.
Keywords: LUNG, INADEQUATE MAINT, STORAGE TANK, UNSTABLE SURFACE, FALL, DROWN, TANK, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2442341 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |