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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312868516 - H & B Waterhaulers
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
H & B Waterhaulers
3201 4th Street
Sterling City, TX 76951
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/30/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/12/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100814383 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,200 |
| Current Penalty | $2,940 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,940 |
| 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 A02 VIC | 11/05/2009 | 02/05/2010 | $1,470 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100252 A03 I | 11/05/2009 | 02/05/2010 | $1,470 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 24, 2009, Employee #1 was welding on an empty condensate water transport truck tank. The tank exploded, throwing him approximately 30 ft through the air and killing him instantly. Employee #1 knew that the truck had been transporting condensate water but did not follow proper procedures prior to welding, that is, he did not fill the tank with fresh water, steam clean the inside, or open the top vents prior to welding on the tank
Keywords: TANK TRUCK, WELDER, WELDING, EXPLOSION, TANK, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312868516 | Fatality | Other | Welders and cutters |