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Inspection: 314182445 - Youngblood Scrap & Metals
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Inspection Nr: 314182445
Report ID: 0626300
Date Opened: 04/25/2011
Site Address:
Youngblood Scrap & Metals
1205 S. Hwy 31
Longview, TX 75604
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5093
NAICS: 423930/Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/25/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/15/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100785211 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,600 |
| Current Penalty | $11,340 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,340 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100157 G01 | 10/14/2011 | 10/26/2011 | $2,100 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100252 A02 II | 10/14/2011 | 10/21/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 L | 10/14/2011 | 10/26/2011 | $2,100 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100252 A01 I | 10/14/2011 | 10/24/2011 | $2,940 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100252 A02 VIC | 10/14/2011 | 10/26/2011 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIIIC | 10/14/2011 | 10/26/2011 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 200785202
Event: 04/22/2011
Welder Is Killed in Explosion While Cutting Fuel Tank
On April 22, 2011, Employee #1 was in scrap metal yard using a propane/oxygen cutting torch to cut up a fuel tank. When the tank exploded, he was killed.
Keywords: BURN, VAPOR, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WELDER, EXPLOSION, COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314182445 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Welders and cutters |