Inspection 340980713 OPENED OCT 9, 2015Closed
7501 Terminal Rd., New Orleans, LA 70126 · All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Oct 8, 2015: One employee killed; two employee are asphyxiated inside tan
At 9:30 a.m. on November 8, 2015, an employee was cleaning inner lining of a railcar that was previously transporting latex. The employee lost consciousness while inside of railcar with oxygen-deficient atmosphere. First responders attempted to rescue employee but were unable to revive/resuscitate. A second employee who entered railcar, lost consciousness, was rescued, and transported to the local hospital for treatment. A third employee fell from the ladder inside of the railcar to the bottom of the car, lost consciousness, was able to conduct a self-rescue, and was transported to the local hospital for treatment. was transported to the local hospital for treatment.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $5,390 | $2,695 | Apr 5, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $3,850 | $1,925 | Apr 5, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $5,390 | $2,695 | Apr 5, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $7,000 | $3,500 | Apr 5, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)(i) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Repeat | $70,000 | $35,000 | Apr 5, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.146(k)(1)(i) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Willful | $70,000 | $35,000 | Apr 5, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.146(k)(1)(ii) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Willful | $0 | $0 | Apr 5, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Repeat | $10,780 | $5,390 | Apr 5, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 2 29 CFR 1910.146(j)(2) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Repeat | $26,950 | $13,475 | Apr 5, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 3 29 CFR 1910.146(k)(3)(ii) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Repeat | $26,950 | $13,475 | Apr 5, 2016 | Final |