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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304568876 - Intercontinental Terminals Co
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Intercontinental Terminals Co
1943 Battleground Rd
Deer Park, TX 77536
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5171
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/13/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/04/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101930279 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| Current Penalty | $2,940 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,940 |
| 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 | 12/19/2001 | 01/21/2002 | $2,940 | $4,900 | $0 | 01/15/2002 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
On September 13, 2001, Employee #1 was opening a 12-inch gate valve to put the Number 150 steam back in service. The 12-inch valve was bolted to a vertical 12-inch line. All of the nuts lacked two or three threads. Condensate had built up on the top side of the gate. Employee #1 opened the gate about 0.25 inch. Due to the condensate, Number 150 steam, and the nuts not completely threaded the pipe separated from the valve. The top pipe flange and gate valve flange separated when the bolt threads were stripped. The release of steam and condensate burned Employee #1 on 99 percent of his body with second- and third-degree burns, killing him.
Keywords: BURN, STEAM, HIGH PRESSURE, PIPE, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304568876 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Miscellaneous plant and system operators |