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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308469360 - Petrochem Transport, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Petrochem Transport, Inc.
1317 N. Fm 509
Harlingen, TX 78550
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4213
NAICS: 484230/ Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/29/2005
Emphasis: S:Transportation
Case Closed: 01/11/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100212133 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $35,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $12,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,000 |
| 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. | 01001 | Willful | 19100307 B | 07/06/2005 | 07/14/2005 | $12,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 12/02/2005 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 had just off-loaded a load of Methyl Butyl Ether (MTBE), a high flammable liquid used as a gasoline additive. The next load was to be another liquid. To avoid any possible contamination Employee #1 was going to vent the tank trailer to ensure that all of the previous product had dissipated. Employee #1 gathered up two Toro Leaf Blowers and extension cords and climbed to the top of the tank trailer and opened the hatch cover. The extension cords had already been plugged into a receptacle. Employee #1 placed the two blowers partially into the hatch opening. When the blowers were turned on an explosion occurred. The blowers were not explosion proof and not approved for this type of use. Employee #1 sustained fatal injuries to the head and died immediately.
Keywords: TANK TRUCK, HEAD, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, CORD SET, TANK CLEANING, EXPLOSION, PURGING, EQUIPMENT APPROVAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308469360 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |