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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1758593.015 - Damcon, L.P.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Damcon, L.P.
390 Brit Bailey Boulevard
Angleton, TX 77515
Mailing Address:
390 Brit Bailey Boulevard, Angleton, TX 77515
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332312/Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/25/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2178137 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,292 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,292 |
| Current Penalty | $11,292 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,292 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 12/23/2024 | 01/21/2025 | $11,292 | $11,292 | $0 | 01/17/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 4:08 p.m. on June 24, 2024, when Employee #1 returned with the key for the Glad Hand Lock (GHL) device, the driver was in the cab of the truck and informed Employee #1 the key was no longer needed; however, Employee #1 still attempted to remove the GHL device by jumping on the rear of the semi-truck cab, which is where the device was located. The driver moved forward, and Employee #1 fell between the tires and was struck by the tires. Employee #1 sustained head and chest trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Keywords: Blunt force trauma, Caught Between, Crushed, Fall, Lost Balance, Tire, Truck
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1758593.015 | 26 | M | Fatality | Administrative support occupations, n.e.c. |