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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312870280 - A&J Llc Dba Electronic Specialists
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
A&J Llc Dba Electronic Specialists
17819 Hwy 111 East
Yoakum, TX 77995
Mailing Address:
408 Summit St, Schulenburg, TX 78956
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1795
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/03/2009
Emphasis: L:Constr6, L:Fall, S:Fall From Height
Case Closed: 07/07/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100213354 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $5,700 |
| Current Penalty | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | $3,600 | $0 | $5,700 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19260501 B15 | 06/24/2009 | 07/07/2009 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | 07/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19260850 A | 06/24/2009 | 07/07/2009 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | 07/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A | 06/24/2009 | 06/29/2009 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 07/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On January 20, 2009, Employee #1, of A and J LLC DBA Electronic Specialists, was contracted to dismantle an 80 ft TV tower located at a residential farm. The task consisted of dismantling the tower from the top and in 10 ft sections. The guy lines were to be untied from the ground level. Employee #1 climbed to the top of the 20 ft section of the tower. Using fall protection, he attached to the tower. Employee #1 and his supervisor decided to let Employee #1 untie the guy line from the top of the tower. Employee #1 unbolted the pin that secured the tower to the guy line. As Employee #1 tried to untie himself from the tower, the Supervisor saw him fall and hit the ground face up and then the tower fell upon him. Emergency Services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital and treated for an open chest wound, lacerated liver and fractured ribs, but later died due to the injuries he sustained in the fall.
Keywords: CHEST, FRACTURE, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, LACERATION, GUY, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, TOWER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312870280 | Fatality | Puncture | Occupation not reported |