Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302569165 - Ams D.B.A Houston Tank Cleaning
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Ams D.B.A Houston Tank Cleaning
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: Safety
Close Conference: 11/19/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/23/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360922231 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 | $4,200 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 | $4,200 |
| 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 | 19040008 | 11/23/1999 | 11/27/1999 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 died from exposure to sulfuric acid. He was found on the ground having difficulty breathing with a chemical burn on his side. He was taken to a local hospital and later died. The cause of death was environmental exposure to sulfuric acid. When exposed to sulfuric acid, he had difficulty breathing and developed chronic respiratory disease. The fatality was reported four days later. Sulfuric acid was used to neutralize a sump pit of waste chemicals. According to the company, the sulfuric acid was maintained in a closed system. Upon inspection, physical evidence regarding the fatality was not apparent. Clean-up of the site had occurred after his death. Interviews did not provide additional information.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY TRACT, CHEMICAL BURN, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302569165 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Laborers, except construction |
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