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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312796972 - Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
1391 South Road G
Liberal, KS 67901
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4789
NAICS: 488999/All Other Support Activities for Transportation
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/30/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/22/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101345155 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 04/13/2009 | 05/01/2009 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on December 18, 2008, Employee #1, a truck driver, was walking from the building to his tractor trailer which was parked in the parking lot of the facility when he was struck and drug by a bulk helium trailer that was being backed out of the maintenance garage. At the time, the bulk helium trailer was being operated by a mechanic. Prior to backing out, a coworker opened the overhead garage door, looked outside, did not see anyone and then motioned to mechanic that it was all clear. The mechanic then proceeded to back the bulk helium trailer out of the bay, striking and dragging Employee #1. Employee #1 suffered internal injuries and severe abrasion injuries to both of his legs. Employee #1 was transported to Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo and then transferred to UMC Burn Center in Lubbock. Employee #1 where he remained hospitalized until dying from the injuries on January 24, 2009.
Keywords: TRAILER TRUCK, TRUCK, STRUCK BY, TRACTOR TRAILER, TRAILER, TRUCK DRIVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312796972 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |