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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: 1687188.015 - Carlos Torres
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Carlos Torres
7524 Briar Rose Dr.
Houston, TX 77063
Mailing Address:
14506 Quention Dr., Houston, TX 77045
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238160/Roofing Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/03/2023
Emphasis: N:Heatnep
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2060664 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,688 | $0 | $0 | $3,349 | $0 | $8,037 |
| Current Penalty | $4,688 | $0 | $0 | $3,349 | $0 | $8,037 |
| 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 | 01/12/2024 | 01/19/2024 | $4,688 | $4,688 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A01 | 01/12/2024 | $3,349 | $3,349 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 1:40 p.m. on July 12, 2023, an employee was performing roofing work during elevated temperatures. The employee became dizzy and collapsed while working on top of the roof. The employee was killed.
Keywords: Dizziness, Heat, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Injury Prevention Program, Heat index, Heat-related illness , Roof
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1687188.015 | 40 | M | Fatality |