Since 2007, OSHA inspectors have visited K-Solv, LP in Texas 4 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Jun 30, 2023 after a fatality or catastrophe, in Channelview.
In all, OSHA issued 9 citation items: 6 serious and 3 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $47,296; today they stand at $41,408, 12% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.106 (flammable liquids), 5 times.
Among wholesale employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,425 penalty. K-Solv, LP averages $19,804 across 2 cited inspections.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Inspection 346808066 OPENED JUN 30, 2023Closed
Fatality or catastrophe · Partial · Safety · 24 employees at the site · Closed Nov 29, 2023
1015 Lakeside Dr, Channelview, TX 77530 · Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jun 29, 2023 (fatal): Employee is killed when forklift overturns
At 7:08 p.m. on June 29,2023, an employee was traveling up a ramp in a forklift. The employee lost control. The forklift overturned, and the employee was crushed. The employee was killed due to severe head injuries.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 |
Serious | $15,625 | $10,938 | Sep 13, 2023 | Final |
Inspection 345243349 OPENED APR 8, 2021Closed
Referral · Partial · Safety · 56 employees at the site · Closed Oct 20, 2021
1015 Lakeside Dr, Channelview, TX 77530 · Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Apr 7, 2021: Employee experiences minor exposure to heat in incident invo
At 3:40 p.m. on April 7, 2021, an employee was transferring a mixture of toluene and naphthalene from a 275-gallon tote to a 55-gallon drum when a fire ignited from the drum being filled with the chemical mixture. Although the fire was contained, the employee experienced minor exposure to heat, resulting in a sore throat. No hospitalization was required. The incident highlights the importance of reviewing safety protocols for handling flammable materials to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 |
Serious | $9,557 | $9,557 | Sep 21, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 |
Serious | $9,557 | $9,557 | Sep 21, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 |
Serious | $9,557 | $9,557 | Sep 21, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 2021 | Final |
Inspection 338006414 OPENED DEC 27, 2012Closed
Complaint · Partial · Health · 30 employees at the site · Closed Dec 27, 2012
K-solv 1015 Lakeside Drive, Channelview, TX 77530 · Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(5)(vi)(a)
(vi) Flammable liquid warehouses or storage buildings. (a) If the storage building is located 50 feet or less from a building or line of adjoining property that may be built upon, the exposing wall shall be a blank wall having a fire-resistance rating of at least 2 hours.
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii)
(ii) Grounding. Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), shall not be dispensed into containers unless the nozzle and container are electrically interconnected. Where the metallic floorplate on which the container stands while filling is electrically connected to the fill stem or where the fill stem is bonded to the container during filling operations by means of a bond wire, the provisions of this section shall be deemed to have been complied with.
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(7)(i)(b)
(7) Electrical—(i) Equipment. (a) All electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed according to the requirements of subpart S of this part.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.
