Inspection 347271173 OPENED FEB 7, 2024Closed
15517 E Hwy 80, Waskom, TX 75692 · Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Feb 6, 2024 (fatal): Employee is killed when struck by pressurized valve
At 10:00 p.m. on February 6, 2024, an employee was repairing leaking water on pump equipment, without lockout/tagout. While the engine was on, the employee began to unscrew a high pressure valve nipple. The pressure was not released from the valve, causing the valve to blow off and strike the employee in the head and chest. He sustained unspecified face, neck, and chest injuries and was killed.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · Walking-working surfaces |
Serious | $6,453 | $6,453 | Aug 6, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $11,292 | $11,292 | Aug 6, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 6, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 6, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2d 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 6, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Serious | $6,453 | $6,453 | Aug 6, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 6, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3c 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 6, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(a) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $6,453 | $6,453 | Aug 6, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii) · Using electrical equipment |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 6, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1a 29 CFR 1904.29(a) · Injury and illness log |
Other-than-serious | $1,613 | $1,613 | Aug 6, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1b 29 CFR 1904.29(b)(3) · Injury and illness log |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 6, 2024 | Final |