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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: 1746673.015 - Kik Underground Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Kik Underground Llc
Stantion 101
Forney, TX 75126
Mailing Address:
106 Hillside Drive, Lewisville, TX 75057
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/08/2024
Emphasis: N:Trench, L:Constr6
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2159686 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,518 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,518 |
| Current Penalty | $14,518 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,518 |
| 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 | 11/04/2024 | 12/02/2024 | $14,518 | $14,518 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on May 7, 2024, Employee #1 was working in an excavation when the arm of a track hoe struck him. The employee was then struck by the bucket of the backhoe when it fell, resulting in blunt force injuries to the head. The employee was transported to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead from his injuries.
Keywords: Backhoe, Blunt force trauma, Excavation, Falling Object, Head, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1746673.015 | 35 | M | Fatality |