Inspection Detail

Case Status: CLOSED

Inspection: 1294057.015 - Strong Structural Steel, Ltd.

Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office

Inspection Nr: 1294057.015

Report ID: 0626000

Date Opened: 01/31/2018

Site Address:
Strong Structural Steel, Ltd.
8201 N. 29th Street
Mcallen, TX 78504

Mailing Address:
605 West Rancho Blanco Road, Pharr, TX 78577

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:

NAICS: 238120/Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors

Inspection Type: Referral

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 02/01/2018

Emphasis: L:Constr6

Case Closed: 03/03/2022

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Referral	1303708	Yes

Case Status: CLOSED

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	1					1
Current Violations	1					1
Initial Penalty	$9,147	$0	$0	$0	$0	$9,147
Current Penalty	$9,147	$0	$0	$0	$0	$9,147
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Contest	Latest Event	Note
1.	01001	Serious	19260095 D01	06/19/2018	06/29/2018	$9,147	$9,147	$0		Z - Issued

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 102998.015

Event: 01/17/2018

Employee dismantling roof falls and breaks arm and hip

At 10:30 a.m. on January 17, 2018, Employee #1, employed by a steel construction company, was working at a one-story commercial building, a concession stand. He was on the building's roof and dismantling the metal frame that was not in compliance with the city's building code. As Employee #1 attempted to descend, he fell, first striking a plumbing fixture protruding from the wall and then hitting the concrete floor. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, admitted, and treated for fractures to his arm and hip.

Keywords: Arm, Construction, Dismantling, Fall, Fall Protection, Fracture, Hip, Ladder, Lanyard, Roof

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1294057.015	26	M	Hospitalized injury		Welders and cutters

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