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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1598093.015 - Lch Trucking Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Lch Trucking Llc
9650 N Fm 1788
Gardendale, TX 79758
Mailing Address:
1203 E Walnut, Midland, TX 79701
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 484110/ General Freight Trucking, Local
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/24/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/29/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1897199 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $20,302 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,302 |
| Current Penalty | $14,211 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,211 |
| 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 | 19100252 A02 XIII A | 10/26/2022 | 11/25/2022 | $7,106 | $10,151 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100252 A03 I | 10/26/2022 | 11/25/2022 | $7,106 | $10,151 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:45 a.m. on May 14, 2022, Employee #1, Employee #2, and Employee #3 were working near a trailer tank when a torch to seal leaks ignited hydrogen sulfide (H2S), creating a fireball. Employee #1, Employee #2, and Employee #3 were hospitalized to treat second- and third-degree burns. Employee #1 died from his injuries on May 23, 2022.
Keywords: Burn, Fire, Hydrogen Sulfide, Ignite, Tank, Tank Truck, Torch
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1598093.015 | 31 | M | Fatality |