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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: 1637371.015 - Anita Torres
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Anita Torres
1101 Black Diamond Circle
Laredo, TX 78045
Mailing Address:
1706 Gates, Laredo, TX 78045
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 811192/Car Washes
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/05/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1973499 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,688 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,688 |
| Current Penalty | $4,688 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,688 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 05/31/2023 | 06/20/2023 | $4,688 | $4,688 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 D01 I | 05/31/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A01 | 05/31/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 3:45 p.m. on November 30, 2022, an employee was behind a tractor trailer when it began to back up and crushed him between the trailer and the dock. The employee died due to internal crushing injuries.
Keywords: Backing Up, Caught Between, Crushed, Crushing, Dock, Internal Injuries, Loading Dock, Tractor Trailer, Trailer
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1637371.015 | 65 | M | Fatality | Vehicle washers and equipment cleaners |