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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311963789 - Martin Product Sales Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Martin Product Sales Llc
1 Gulf States Rd
Beaumont, TX 77705
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5169
NAICS: 424690/Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/22/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/19/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101933653 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $17,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,750 |
| Current Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 12/29/2009 | 02/01/2010 | $0 | $1,875 | $0 | 01/22/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100134 D01 III | 12/29/2009 | 02/01/2010 | $0 | $1,875 | $0 | 01/22/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100134 D02 I | 12/29/2009 | 01/11/2010 | $6,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 01/22/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19101000 B02 | 12/29/2009 | 02/01/2010 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 01/22/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19101000 E | 12/29/2009 | 02/01/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/22/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On July 23, 2009, Employee #1 was opening the dome lid of a railcar filled with solidified sulfur. The lid was opened to relieve pressure when adding steam to the railcar steam coils to liquefy the solidified sulfur. The dome lid has 6 bolts holding the dome lid shut. Employee #1 had removed three bolts and loosened two. He was alone when opening the railcar dome and was not wearing respiratory protection or a personal hydrogen sulfide monitor. It appeared as if he was attempting to stay upwind. Air monitoring of a coworker, while opening the same railcar, showed an exposure of 90 ppm, on a ten minute time weighted average. Employee #1 died.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, PPE, RAILROAD TANK CAR, RAILROAD CAR, INHALATION, SULFUR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311963789 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous plant and system operators |