Translate
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: 1724304.015 - Fabserve Llc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Fabserve Llc.
2300 N Twin City Hwy.
Nederland, TX 77627
Mailing Address:
144 Cr 2112, Liberty, TX 77575
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237120/Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/30/2024
Emphasis: N:Fall
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2125230 | ||
| Inspection | 1725646 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $22,584 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,584 |
| Current Penalty | $6,775 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,775 |
| 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 | 19260451 G01 VII | 07/16/2024 | $6,775 | $11,292 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260454 A | 07/16/2024 | $0 | $11,292 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19260451 G04 I | 07/16/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 3:00 p.m. on January 29, 2024, Employee #1 was in the process of taking measurements to ensure the pipe that was going to be installed would fit in the middle of the scaffold. Employee #1 climbed the scaffold, entered through the scaffold gate, turned around and attempted to tie off. He stepped on four pieces of boards that were not supported, falling 25 feet to the lower level. Employee #1 suffered unspecified injuries from the fall and was killed. Employee #1 was directly injured by the pipe and metal grading, where he landed.
Keywords: Board, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Metal grading, Pipe, Scaffold, Tie-Off
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1724304.015 | 27 | M | Fatality |