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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: 1754399.015 - Hector Almendarez
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Hector Almendarez
21808 Frio Dr
Galveston, TX 77554
Mailing Address:
11815 Plumpoint Dr, Houston, TX 77099
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238160/Roofing Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/20/2024
Emphasis: N:Fall
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2176771 | ||
| Inspection | 1754188 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1754402 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1755172 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,678 | $0 | $0 | $3,457 | $0 | $13,135 |
| Current Penalty | $9,678 | $0 | $0 | $3,457 | $0 | $13,135 |
| 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 | 19260501 B13 | 07/26/2024 | 08/21/2024 | $4,839 | $4,839 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260503 A01 | 07/26/2024 | 08/21/2024 | $4,839 | $4,839 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A01 | 07/26/2024 | $3,457 | $3,457 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 2:30 p.m. on March 29, 2024, an employee was waterproofing the balcony on the third level. The employee fell to the ground and was killed due to blunt force trauma.
Keywords: Balcony, Blunt force trauma, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Waterproofing
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1754399.015 | 46 | F | Fatality |