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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309781029 - Rtw Properties, Lp
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Rtw Properties, Lp
1005 West Anchor Road
Brownsville, TX 78521
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5171
NAICS: 424710/Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/31/2006
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 09/03/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100212570 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $7,825 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,825 |
| Current Penalty | $7,825 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,825 |
| 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 | 06/07/2006 | 06/13/2006 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 06/07/2006 | 06/13/2006 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100023 E01 | 06/07/2006 | 06/21/2006 | $825 | $825 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19100157 C01 | 06/07/2006 | 06/12/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 06/07/2006 | 06/30/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On February 27, 2006, Employee #1 was on top of a tanker truck that was not grounded filling it with lube oil. When the top and bottom hatches were opened, there was a very strong odor of gasoline. The office personnel were notified, and it was pulled out of line and parked. Approximately an hour later, the company was given authorization to fill it. Approximately ten minutes into filling the tanker, an explosion occurred. Employee #1 was thrown approximately 70 to 80 ft away on top of a storage tank. He had second and third degree burns from his head to his knees and almost every bone was broken from his head to his chest. Employee #1 died.
Keywords: TANK TRUCK, FRACTURE, VAPOR, STRUCK AGAINST, LUBRICATING FLUID, GAS, EXPLOSION, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309781029 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Material recording, sched'g & distr. clerks n.e.c. |