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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 475118.015 - Performance Chemical Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Performance Chemical Llc
3391 Fm 3113
Stanton, TX 79782
Mailing Address:
2600 E. I-20, Odessa, TX 79766
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 213112/Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/19/2012
Emphasis: L:Oilgas
Case Closed: 12/16/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 400530 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 474022 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,800 |
| Current Penalty | $6,860 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,860 |
| 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 | 19100106 B06 | 12/14/2012 | 12/22/2012 | $3,430 | $4,900 | $0 | 01/24/2013 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 12/14/2012 | 12/22/2012 | $3,430 | $4,900 | $0 | 01/24/2013 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100132 D02 | 12/14/2012 | 12/22/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/24/2013 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100132 F01 | 12/14/2012 | 12/22/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/24/2013 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On June 18, 2012, an employee was working at the salt water treatment facility. He was on the ladder adding chemicals to a brine water tank, when the spark ignited the fumes from tank resulting in an explosion. The employee fell from the tank puncturing his lung, fracturing rib and received cuts on his elbow. The employee was hospitalized and treated for his injuries
Keywords: Elbow, Explosion, Fall, Fire, Fracture, Ignition System, Laceration, Ladder, Rib, Spark
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 475118.015 | 44 | M | Hospitalized injury | Chemical technicians |