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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1756233.015 - A-1 American Fence, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
A-1 American Fence, Inc.
1202 Hwy 509
Mansfield, LA 71052
Mailing Address:
701 Lutcher Drive, Orange, TX 77632
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/27/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/30/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | 1773267 | Yes | |
| Accident | 2174719 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,452 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,452 |
| Current Penalty | $4,516 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,516 |
| 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 | 12/16/2024 | 01/13/2025 | $4,516 | $6,452 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:50 a.m. on June 17, 2024, Employee #1, employed by a landscaping company, was using a pond cleaning machine. The machine tipped over into the water, trapping the employee underneath the machine. The employee died from asphyxia due to obstruction of the airway and had pre-existing hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Automatic Machine, Cardiovasc Disease, Caught In, Hypertension, Preexisting Condition, Trapped
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1756233.015 | 65 | M | Fatality | Personnel and labor relations managers |