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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: 1495120.015 - Top Concrete Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Top Concrete Llc
15950 Paramount Way
Frisco, TX 75034
Mailing Address:
755 Haines Rd., Seagoville, TX 75159
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238110/Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/26/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1666547 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1495125 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,796 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,796 |
| Current Penalty | $10,796 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,796 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260501 B04 I | 12/30/2020 | 01/27/2021 | $5,398 | $5,398 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260502 I03 | 12/30/2020 | 01/27/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19260502 D20 | 12/30/2020 | 01/27/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01002A | Serious | 19260503 A01 | 12/30/2020 | 01/27/2021 | $5,398 | $5,398 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01002B | Serious | 19260503 B01 | 12/30/2020 | 01/27/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:15 A.M. on September 29, 2020, Employee #1 and a coworker, working for a concrete and structures contractor, were performing pier foundation pre-drilling operations. The employees were tying rebar columns and covering the pier foundation drilling shaft holes with 4x4 sections of plywood. Two other employees drilled four pier foundation drilling shafts/holes. The coworker of concrete company began shouting that Employee #1 of the concrete company had fallen approximately 37 feet into the pier foundation hole while trying to remove the plywood cover. Employees from the drilling contractor repositioned the drilling auger, attached a harness to the drill rig service winch, and lowered the harness to Employee #1. Employee #1 put the harness on and was pulled out of the hole. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for paralysis below the waist.
Keywords: Auger, Concrete, Concrete Finisher, Construction, Drill, Fall, Fall Protection, Harness, Paralysis, Pier, Plywood, Rebar
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1495120.015 | 20 | M | Hospitalized injury | Construction laborers |