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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301310876 - U.S. Liquids Of Houston, Llc Dba Houston Tank Clea
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
U.S. Liquids Of Houston, Llc Dba Houston Tank Clea
8510 E. Sam Houston Pkwy. N.
Houston, TX 77044
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7699
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/05/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/03/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101760304 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 11 | 1 | 12 | |||
| Current Violations | 11 | 1 | 12 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $34,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,200 |
| Current Penalty | $17,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100134 E03 | 03/17/1998 | 03/30/1998 | $1,550 | $3,000 | $0 | 04/02/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100134 E05 | 03/17/1998 | 03/30/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/02/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 D02 | 03/17/1998 | 03/30/1998 | $1,545 | $3,000 | $0 | 04/02/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19100146 D03 I | 03/17/1998 | 03/30/1998 | $1,545 | $3,000 | $0 | 04/02/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19100146 F09 | 03/17/1998 | 03/30/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/02/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 01004A | Serious | 19100146 D03 III | 03/17/1998 | 03/30/1998 | $1,545 | $3,000 | $0 | 04/02/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 01004B | Serious | 19100146 F08 | 03/17/1998 | 03/30/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/02/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 8. | 01005A | Serious | 19100146 D03 V | 03/17/1998 | 03/30/1998 | $1,545 | $3,000 | $0 | 04/02/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 9. | 01005B | Serious | 19100146 D05 II | 03/17/1998 | 03/30/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/02/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 10. | 01006A | Serious | 19100146 D04 VIII | 03/17/1998 | 03/30/1998 | $1,545 | $3,000 | $0 | 04/02/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 11. | 01006B | Serious | 19100146 K03 II | 03/17/1998 | 03/30/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/02/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 12. | 01007 | Serious | 19100146 D05 I | 03/17/1998 | 03/30/1998 | $1,545 | $3,000 | $0 | 04/02/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 13. | 01008A | Serious | 19100146 D09 | 03/17/1998 | 03/30/1998 | $1,545 | $3,000 | $0 | 04/02/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 14. | 01008B | Serious | 19100146 F11 | 03/17/1998 | 03/30/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/02/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 15. | 01009 | Serious | 19100146 D10 | 03/17/1998 | 03/30/1998 | $1,545 | $3,000 | $0 | 04/02/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 16. | 01010A | Serious | 19100146 F03 | 03/17/1998 | 03/30/1998 | $1,545 | $3,000 | $0 | 04/02/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 17. | 01010B | Serious | 19100146 F04 | 03/17/1998 | 03/30/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/02/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 18. | 01010C | Serious | 19100146 F05 | 03/17/1998 | 03/30/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/02/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 19. | 01010D | Serious | 19100146 F06 | 03/17/1998 | 03/30/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/02/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 20. | 01010E | Serious | 19100146 F07 | 03/17/1998 | 03/30/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/02/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 21. | 01010F | Serious | 19100146 F10 | 03/17/1998 | 03/30/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/02/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 22. | 01010G | Serious | 19100146 F13 | 03/17/1998 | 03/30/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/02/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 23. | 01011 | Serious | 19100307 B | 03/17/1998 | 03/30/1998 | $1,545 | $4,200 | $0 | 04/02/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 24. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 03/17/1998 | 03/30/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/02/1998 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
An employee was removing sludge from inside a tank trailer. He was shoveling the sludge into a 19-liter plastic bucket and passing it through a manway to an attendant, who would remove it. During the transfer of one bucket, the portable handheld electric light used to light the space slipped into the bucket. as the bucket was being handed out. As the employee was removing the light, the sludge ignited and burned him. He died of his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, E GI V, ELECTRICAL, FIRE, TANK CLEANING, ELECTRIC LIGHT--PORT, EQUIPMENT APPROVAL, SLUDGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301310876 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Vehicle washers and equipment cleaners |