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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: 1761650.015 - Gastalde Metal Building Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Gastalde Metal Building Llc
1110 Lockwood Drive
Houston, TX 77020
Mailing Address:
3846 W. Redwood Dr., La Porte, TX 77571
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238160/Roofing Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/07/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | 1761664 | Yes | |
| Accident | 2186183 | ||
| Inspection | 1761658 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1761662 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $14,517 | $0 | $0 | $3,457 | $0 | $17,974 |
| Current Penalty | $8,952 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,952 |
| 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 | 19260501 B04 I | 12/20/2024 | 12/27/2024 | $4,839 | $4,839 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260501 B11 | 12/20/2024 | 12/27/2024 | $0 | $4,839 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260503 A01 | 12/20/2024 | 01/10/2025 | $4,113 | $4,839 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A02 | 12/20/2024 | 01/10/2025 | $0 | $3,457 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 10:25 a.m. on July 5, 2024, three employees were removing and replacing fiberglass roofing panels on the top of a warehouse building. Employee #1 stepped on one of the panels, the panel broke, and the employee fell approximately 26 feet onto a stack of metal pipes stored below. Employee #1 was transported to a local hospital, where he died on July 11, 2024 from injuries sustained in the fall. Employee #1 suffered blunt force trauma to the head and upper torso.
Keywords: Blunt force trauma, Broke, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fiberglass, Head, Metal Pipe, Removing, Replacing, Roof, Roof Panel, Torso, Warehouse
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1761650.015 | 22 | M | Fatality | Construction Laborer |