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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312924699 - Ports America
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Ports America
Port Of Freeport
Freeport, TX 77541
Mailing Address:
575 Pete Schaff Road, Suite #206, Freeport, TX 77541
Union Status: Union
SIC:4491
NAICS: 488310/Port and Harbor Operations
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/24/2011
Planning Guide: Safety-Maritime
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/03/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101934297 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 |
| Current Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $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 | Serious | 19100178 L01 I | 03/11/2011 | 03/24/2011 | $6,000 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100178 L04 III | 03/11/2011 | 03/24/2011 | $1,000 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 13, 2010, Employee #1 and a coworker were working on a chassis trailer in the maintenance area of a seaport facility. They were attempting to release the pneumatic brakes on the chassis trailer, which had seized due to exposure to humidity and corrosive sea air. Failure of the pneumatic brakes to release was a common occurrence at the port. Mechanics routinely hammered the brake drums to release the brakes. The coworker was operating a powered industrial yard truck, which was connected to the chassis trailer, as Employee #1 used tools on the brakes and tried to free the seized brake pads from the drums. While working on the seized brakes, Employee #1 positioned himself within the drive path of the chassis trailer's rear axle. The coworker moved the chassis forward to determine whether the brakes had released and struck Employee #1. Employee #1 sustained crushing injuries that killed him.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, BRAKE, UNSECURED, MECHANIC, CRUSHED, STRUCK BY, TRAILER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312924699 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |