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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: 1840784.015 - Toshiba International Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Toshiba International Corporation
13131 W. Little York Rd.
Houston, TX 77041
Mailing Address:
13131 W. Little York Rd., Houston, TX 77041
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 333612/ Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/30/2025
Emphasis: P:Amputate, N:Amputate, L:Crane
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 2326401 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $33,100 | $0 | $0 | $11,823 | $0 | $44,923 |
| Current Penalty | $33,100 | $0 | $0 | $11,823 | $0 | $44,923 |
| 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 | 19100179 N03 I | 01/23/2026 | 02/11/2026 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 02/02/2026 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100179 N03 VI | 01/23/2026 | 02/11/2026 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 02/02/2026 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100184 C09 | 01/23/2026 | 02/11/2026 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/02/2026 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A02 | 01/23/2026 | 02/11/2026 | $11,823 | $11,823 | $0 | 02/02/2026 | C - Contested |
Inspection: 1840784 - Jean Paul Rioux
Inspection Information - Office: Augusta Area Office
Site Address:
Jean Paul Rioux
Connor Township 8 Miles South Of
Van Burea, ME 04785
Mailing Address:
Rr1 Box 60, Lille, ME 04749
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/24/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/11/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360575815 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,380 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,380 |
| Current Penalty | $900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $900 |
| 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 | 19100212 A01 | 02/26/1985 | 03/01/1985 | $150 | $300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100266 C03 II | 02/26/1985 | 03/01/1985 | $180 | $360 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100266 C06 XV | 02/26/1985 | 03/01/1985 | $150 | $300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100266 E01 IV | 02/26/1985 | 03/01/1985 | $420 | $420 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19040008 | 02/26/1985 | 03/01/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02002 | Other | 19100151 B | 02/26/1985 | 04/29/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02003 | Other | 19100266 C04 I | 02/26/1985 | 03/01/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 02004 | Other | 19100266 C04 III | 02/26/1985 | 03/08/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 cut and felled several spruce trees. He then notched and cut another but it set back on the stump and lodged itself in a standing position. He did not use a wedge or felling bar to cause the tree to fall, nor did he wait for the skidder to return in order to push the tree down. The employee walked away from the tree, into its intended direction of fall, and began to limb a previously felled tree. The lodged tree fell, striking the employee and killing him.
Keywords: TREE FELLING, WORK RULES, LODGED TREE, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, LOGGING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1840784 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |
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