Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1016800.015 - North Houston Pole Line
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
North Houston Pole Line
Rear Of House #20427 Paso Fino St
Humble, TX 77338
Mailing Address:
1608 Margaret, Houston, TX 77093
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/06/2015
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/17/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 930657 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 19100269 P03 | 02/27/2015 | 03/18/2015 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 04/06/2015 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
At 11:30 a.m. on January 6, 2015, a crew of three was removing the remaining portions of old wood utility poles. An employee was using a chainsaw to cut a pole while another employee was operating the forklift to push the pole over. The butt end of the cut pole struck the Employee #1 in the head and chest. The employee suffered and concussion and fractured chest, and died from the injuries.
Keywords: Falling Object, Motor Vehicle, Power Lines, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1016800.015 | 46 | M | Fatality | Electrical power installers and repairers |
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