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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309754281 - Fuel Blenders, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Austin Area Office
Inspection Nr: 309754281
Report ID: 0625400
Date Opened: 08/30/2006
Site Address:
Fuel Blenders, Inc.
15218 Fm 1660
Taylor, TX 76547
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2992
NAICS: 324191/Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/30/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/21/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100603828 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,750 |
| 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 | 19100252 A03 I | 12/01/2006 | 12/07/2006 | $875 | $1,500 | $0 | 12/26/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100252 B01 I | 12/01/2006 | 12/07/2006 | $875 | $1,500 | $0 | 12/26/2006 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 200603371
Event: 08/29/2006
Employee Is Killed in Explosion During Welding Operation
On August 29, 2006, Employee #1 was welding on a tanker truck that was contaminated with waste oil, causing an explosion. The employee was killed as a result.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, OIL TANK, WELDING, EXPLOSION, TRUCK, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309754281 | Fatality | Concussion | Welders and cutters |