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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315675124 - Professional Directional Ltd
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Professional Directional Ltd
750 Conroe Park North Drive
Conroe, TX 77303
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3559
NAICS: 333298/All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/08/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/13/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101765568 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $17,100 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 | $0 | $18,900 |
| Current Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $13,600 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 12/15/2011 | 12/23/2011 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | 12/22/2011 | R - Review Commission | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 12/15/2011 | 12/23/2011 | $2,700 | $4,500 | $0 | 12/22/2011 | R - Review Commission | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 12/15/2011 | 12/23/2011 | $3,600 | $6,300 | $0 | 12/22/2011 | R - Review Commission | |
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19040029 B01 | 12/15/2011 | 12/23/2011 | $500 | $900 | $0 | 12/22/2011 | R - Review Commission | |
| 5. | 02002 | Other | 19040040 A | 12/15/2011 | 12/20/2011 | $500 | $900 | $0 | 12/22/2011 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:25 pm on July 30, 2011, Employee #1 was preparing a lithium ion battery for delivery to an oil field. The battery was rated for 180 degrees Celsius and was intended for operating power-drilling tools. Battery preparation would normally involve the heating of the battery to 160 degrees Celsius to ensure there was enough voltage during oil field use. After heating the battery at this temperature for about 15 to 20 minutes, an explosion occurred. Shrapnel from the exploding battery struck Employee #1 in the back. Employee #1 was taken to a nearby medical facility, where he died as a result of his injury.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, PPE, BACK, EXPLOSION, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315675124 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Supervisors, n.e.c. |