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Inspection: 307050278 - L & B Vactor Service, Llc.

Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office

 

Inspection Nr: 307050278
Report ID: 0626000
Date Opened: 11/12/2003

Site Address:
L & B Vactor Service, Llc.
1/8 Mile North On M Rd.From Richardson St.
Edinburg, TX 78539

Mailing Address:
Po Box 500-126, Mission, TX 78572

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:7699

NAICS: 562998/All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 05/06/2004

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 01/11/2007

Related Activity
Type Activity Nr Safety Health
Accident 100211846
Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties Serious Willful Repeat Other Unclass Total
Initial Violations 8 8
Current Violations 8 8
Initial Penalty $22,400 $0 $0 $0 $0 $22,400
Current Penalty $22,400 $0 $0 $0 $0 $22,400
FTA Penalty $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Violation Items
# Citation ID Citaton Type Standard Cited Issuance Date Abatement Due Date Current Penalty Initial Penalty FTA Penalty Contest Latest Event Note
1. 01001 Serious 19100146 C02 05/07/2004 05/13/2004 $2,800 $2,800 $0 05/27/2004 F - Formal Settlement  
2. 01002 Serious 19100146 C04 05/07/2004 05/13/2004 $2,800 $2,800 $0 05/27/2004 F - Formal Settlement  
3. 01003 Serious 19100146 D03 IV 05/07/2004 05/13/2004 $2,800 $2,800 $0 05/27/2004 F - Formal Settlement  
4. 01004 Serious 19100146 D04 IV 05/07/2004 05/13/2004 $2,800 $2,800 $0 05/27/2004 F - Formal Settlement  
5. 01005 Serious 19100146 D05 I 05/07/2004 05/13/2004 $2,800 $2,800 $0 05/27/2004 F - Formal Settlement  
6. 01006 Serious 19100146 D09 05/07/2004 05/13/2004 $2,800 $2,800 $0 05/27/2004 F - Formal Settlement  
7. 01007 Serious 19100146 E01 05/07/2004 05/13/2004 $2,800 $2,800 $0 05/27/2004 F - Formal Settlement  
8. 01008 Serious 19100146 G01 05/07/2004 05/13/2004 $2,800 $2,800 $0 05/27/2004 F - Formal Settlement  

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200211399
Event: 11/11/2003
Two employees killedwhile working in municipal sewer conduit

On November 11, 2003, Employees #1 and #2, along with one additional coworker, were working in a 36-inch sewer conduit to pressure wash and remove debris. Entry into the sewer system was conducted through a 24-inch-diameter manway with a 17-foot vertical descent by ladder. While in the sewer main, Employees #1 and #2 and the coworker were overcome by toxic gas. Employees #1 and #2 died from exposure to hydrogen sulfide. The coworker was exposed, but was revived. The required preparatory steps, for this type of work, were not followed with any diversion of the flow of raw sewage, atmospheric testing conducted, and mechanical ventilation provided. Additionally, the three workers were not provided with personal gas monitors, respiratory protective equipment, and rescue equipment.

Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, GAS

Investigated Inspection
# Inspection Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 307050278 Fatality Asphyxia Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec
2 307050278 Fatality Asphyxia Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec
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