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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: 1686004.015 - Bastion Technologies, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Bastion Technologies, Inc.
6717 South Fm 646
Santa Fe, TX 77510
Mailing Address:
17625 El Camino Real Suite 330, Houston, TX 77058
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 541715
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/26/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2059332 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $57,611 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $57,611 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,110 | $0 | $31,110 |
| 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 | Other | 5A0001 | 01/23/2024 | 02/16/2024 | $12,099 | $16,131 | $0 | 02/02/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002A | Other | 19100147 C01 | 01/23/2024 | 08/12/2024 | $12,099 | $16,131 | $0 | 02/02/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002B | Other | 19100147 C04 I | 01/23/2024 | 08/12/2024 | $0 | $16,131 | $0 | 02/02/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004A | Other | 19100178 L01 II | 01/23/2024 | 08/12/2024 | $6,912 | $9,218 | $0 | 02/02/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01004B | Other | 19100178 L06 | 01/23/2024 | 08/12/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/02/2024 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:45 a.m. on July 26, 2023, an employee was conducting low pressure testing of an accumulator and had pressurized the accumulator when the metal sleeve shot out and struck him in the upper torso. The employee suffered blunt force trauma injuries to his upper torso and head and died.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Chest, Cover, Head, Metal, Pressure, Projectile, Struck By, Test Equipment, Testing
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1686004.015 | 36 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |