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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313036436 - Eemployers Solutions Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Eemployers Solutions Inc
6650 Leopard St
Corpus Christi, TX 78409
Mailing Address:
12211 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78230
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7363
NAICS: 561320/Temporary Help Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/26/2009
Emphasis: S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 08/17/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100213370 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,875 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | Other | 5A0001 | 09/23/2009 | 10/05/2009 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100135 A01 | 09/23/2009 | 09/28/2009 | $0 | $375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On March 24, 2009, Employee #1 was part of a labor crew working at a metal fabrication yard. They were preparing a new section of oilfield metering piping for hydrostatic testing. Employee #1 was standing near a small side bypass line that was leaking water. The crew was attempting to stop the leak with the system at a pressure in excess of 2100 psi. A threaded joint of the smaller line blew out at its outlet and struck Employee #1 near his pelvis. Employee #1 suffered severe wounds, broken bones and internal bleeding. He died.
Keywords: LEAK, FRACTURE, HIGH PRESSURE, PELVIS, OIL WELL SERVICING, PIPE, STRUCK BY, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313036436 | Fatality | Fracture | Assemblers |