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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1575286.015 - Tubular Services, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Tubular Services, Llc
1212 Sheldon Rd.
Channelview, TX 77530
Mailing Address:
1010 Mccarty St, Houston, TX 77029
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 331210/Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/09/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/22/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1860489 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,502 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,502 |
| Current Penalty | $14,502 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,502 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 05/24/2022 | 06/13/2022 | $14,502 | $14,502 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 4:15 p.m. on January 28, 2022, an employee was assisting in hydro-testing a joint of steel pipe (39.5-feet long, 9 5/8 OD, 1580 pounds.) While pressurized, the employee walked into the testing area. At the same time, the plug on the pipe failed, leading to the pipe striking the employee. The employee was killed by blunt force trauma.
Keywords: Blunt force trauma, Flying Object, High Pressure, High Pressure Pipe, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1575286.015 | 27 | M | Fatality |