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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1662500.015 - Genesis Water Services
Inspection Information - Office: San Antonio Area Office
Site Address:
Genesis Water Services
30.834180, -101.158893 (Gps Coordinates) 7 Miles North Of Ozona On Eastside Of 163 (From Intersection Of 163n + 137n)
Ozona, TX 76943
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1516, Ozona, TX 76943
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 454390/Other Direct Selling Establishments
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/11/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/05/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2019070 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,376 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,376 |
| 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 | 19100333 C03 I B | 09/18/2023 | 10/06/2023 | $4,688 | $4,688 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100333 C03 III A | 09/18/2023 | $0 | $4,688 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 3:30 p.m. on April 10, 2023, Employee #1 was operating the sand line controls on the truck, while Employee #2 was removing the slack from the sand line to avoid tress and water troughs in the area. When Employee #2 was removing the slack in the sand line, s/he struck a nearby power line in the area. Employee #2 was thrown a distance. Employee #1 reported feeling pain in his right arm, then a few minutes later, lost consciousness. The employer immediately provided aid to Employee #1 and instructed Employee #2 to call Emergency Medical Services. Employee #1 later died from his injuries due to electrocution. Employee #2 was hospitalized but received no lasting injuries. The power company stated the power line was approximately 7,200 volts phase to ground.
Keywords: Electrocuted, Lost consciousness, Overhead Power Line
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1662500.015 | 38 | M | Fatality |