Another example shows us that serious hazards can be found OUTSIDE of chemical processes, and applying the Line Break/Equipment Opening Procedure and Permit to these hazards could go a long way in controlling these recognized hazards. DEFINING and QUANTIFYING “hazardous energy” sources is STEP 1 in ensuring the process/system can be safely opened. Step 2 is applying LOTO to these tasks to ensure the process/system is at a Zero Energy State (ZES) BEFORE opening the system/process.
On May 7, 2024, at 1:40 p.m., Employee #1, a Production Engineer, 42, was performing daily assigned tasks when the Maintenance Coordinator requested that the employee replace a gasket on a wash tank camlock. While disconnecting a high-pressure hose from the bulk wash tank, the hose ejected water at 185F.
The hot water burned 98% of the employee’s body, resulting in fatal chemical burns.
Emergency services were called, but the employee died from the injuries.
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,850 |
| Current Penalty | $4,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,850 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 09/10/2024 | 09/18/2024 | $4,850 | $4,850 | $0 | Z – Issued | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 09/10/2024 | 10/11/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z – Issued | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100147 D03 | 09/10/2024 | 09/18/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z – Issued | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100147 D06 | 09/10/2024 | 09/18/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z – Issued |
Source: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1747558.015