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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: 1751433.015 - Ruibal'S Plants Of Texas, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Ruibal'S Plants Of Texas, Inc.
10311 Oakwood Drive
Dallas, TX 75217
Mailing Address:
10469 Oakwood Drive, Dallas, TX 75217
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 111421/Nursery and Tree Production
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/30/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2167670 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $49,780 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $49,780 |
| Current Penalty | $49,780 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $49,780 |
| 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 | 19100178 A04 | 11/26/2024 | 12/23/2024 | $10,372 | $10,372 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100178 L01 II | 11/26/2024 | 12/23/2024 | $10,372 | $10,372 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100178 M05 III | 11/26/2024 | 12/23/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100332 B01 | 11/26/2024 | 12/23/2024 | $14,518 | $14,518 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19100333 C03 I A 1 | 11/26/2024 | 12/23/2024 | $14,518 | $14,518 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19100333 C03 III A | 11/26/2024 | 12/23/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 9:30 a.m. on May 29, 2024, Employee #1, employed by a plant farm, was working from a platform elevated by a Bobcat model S175 vertical mast skid-steer loader. The employee was using a Stihl HT 133 pole pruner to trim a tree when he made contact with a distribution power line and was electrocuted. Emergency services responded, but the employee did not survive.
Keywords: Contact, Electrocuted, Power Lines
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1751433.015 | 42 | M | Fatality |