Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103608766 - H.B. Zachry Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Austin Area Office
Site Address:
H.B. Zachry Co.
Lake Mcqueeney Dam
Mcqueeney, TX 78123
Mailing Address:
Po Box 21130, San Antonio, TX 78285
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/24/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/01/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360671283 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| Current Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| 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 | 19260605 D03 | 08/13/1986 | 08/18/1986 | $420 | $420 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19260021 B02 | 08/13/1986 | 08/18/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Other | 19260605 D02 | 08/13/1986 | 08/18/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AT APPROXIMATELY 4:45 PM ON JULY 22, 1986, EMPLOYEE #1 LEFT A GROUP OF CONCRETE FINISHERS WORKING FROM A BARGE-SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD. HE INTENDED TO LEAVE THE LAKE/DAM CONSTRUCTION AREA FOR THE DAY. HE WALKED TO THE FAR SIDE OF THE 30 FOOT SQUARE BARGE, REMOVED HIS GLASSES AND HARD HAT AND APPARENTLY LEANED OVER THE UNGUARDED DECK TO WASH. HE FELL INTO THE WATER 2 FEET BELOW THE DECK AND DROWNED IN THE 25 FOOT DEEP LAKE. THE EMPLOYEE WAS NOT WEARING A BUOYANT VEST.
Keywords: BARGE, PERIMETER GUARDING, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, DROWN, LIFE JACKET, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103608766 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Concrete and terrazzo finishers |
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