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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313387920 - Brahma Group Inc. Dba Brahma Group West
Inspection Information - Office: Bakersfield District Office
Site Address:
Brahma Group Inc. Dba Brahma Group West
7001 Granite Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Mailing Address:
1132 South 500 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8711
NAICS: 541330/Engineering Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/02/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/30/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102626876 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 8 | 14 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 8 | 14 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $69,740 | $0 | $0 | $5,995 | $0 | $75,735 |
| Current Penalty | $40,500 | $0 | $0 | $2,430 | $0 | $42,930 |
| 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 | 14300029 A | 04/02/2013 | 04/26/2013 | $0 | $325 | $0 | 04/10/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5157 C04 | 04/02/2013 | 04/26/2013 | $0 | $810 | $0 | 04/10/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3395 F03 | 04/02/2013 | 04/26/2013 | $810 | $810 | $0 | 04/10/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 25000025 | 04/02/2013 | 04/26/2013 | $0 | $810 | $0 | 04/10/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 5150 B | 04/02/2013 | 04/26/2013 | $810 | $810 | $0 | 04/10/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 5157 E05 A | 04/02/2013 | 04/26/2013 | $810 | $810 | $0 | 04/10/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 4848 A | 04/02/2013 | 04/26/2013 | $0 | $810 | $0 | 04/10/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 5157 F | 04/02/2013 | 04/26/2013 | $0 | $810 | $0 | 04/10/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 02001 | Serious | 5157 C07 | 04/02/2013 | 04/16/2013 | $0 | $7,310 | $0 | 04/10/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 03001 | Serious | 5157 D | 04/02/2013 | 04/16/2013 | $20,250 | $7,310 | $0 | 04/10/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 04001 | Serious | 5157 G03 | 04/02/2013 | 04/16/2013 | $0 | $7,310 | $0 | 04/10/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 05001 | Serious | 5157 K | 04/02/2013 | 04/16/2013 | $0 | $7,310 | $0 | 04/10/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 13. | 06001 | Serious | 3328 B | 04/02/2013 | 04/16/2013 | $0 | $20,250 | $0 | 04/10/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 14. | 07001 | Serious | 3301 F | 04/02/2013 | 04/16/2013 | $20,250 | $20,250 | $0 | 04/10/2013 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:30 a.m., on October 3, 2012, Employees #1 and #2 of Brahma Group Inc. DBA Brahma Group West became injured, one fatally, while performing weld checks inside a vertical pressure vessel (Cation Tank A). The pressure vessel involved in the accident, when in use, contains acid and water mixture which is used to ionically remove minerals from the water as part of water purification process with a rubberized coating on the interior to prevent corrosion. It was determined that the tank had been leaking. The tank was then emptied, purged, and the repair was initiated to remove some of the rubber coating from the false bottom allowing re-welding of the false bottom to reseal it and stop the leakage. At the time of the accident, the new welds on the false bottom were completed and the area under the false bottom was being pressurized with compressed air (approximately 120psi) while Employees #1 and #2 were checking for leaks above. A section of the false bottom near where Employees #1 and #2 were standing, exploded violently, and ruptured, killing Employee #1, a welder, and seriously injuring Employee #2, a superintendent.
Keywords: LEAK, PRESSURE VESSEL, WELDER, EXPLOSION, TANK, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313387920 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Supervisors, mechanics and repairers | ||
| 2 | 313387920 | Fatality | Fracture | Welders and cutters |