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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: 1762586.015 - Carlos Cruz
Inspection Information - Office: Austin Area Office
Site Address:
Carlos Cruz
7717 Beacasseau Dr
Austin, TX 78738
Mailing Address:
10507 Golden Meadow Dr, Austin, TX 78758
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238310/Drywall and Insulation Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/17/2024
Emphasis: N:Fall, N:Heatnep
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2187418 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $23,504 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,504 |
| Current Penalty | $23,504 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,504 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 01/14/2025 | 03/04/2025 | $4,839 | $4,839 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260451 C02 | 01/14/2025 | $2,765 | $2,765 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260451 E01 | 01/14/2025 | $2,765 | $2,765 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260451 F03 | 01/14/2025 | $2,765 | $2,765 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260451 G01 | 01/14/2025 | $4,839 | $4,839 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19260451 H02 II | 01/14/2025 | $3,457 | $3,457 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19260503 B01 | 01/14/2025 | 03/04/2025 | $2,074 | $2,074 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 6:25 p.m. on July 15, 2024, Employee #1, employed by a masonry company, was mixing buckets of masonry cement and handing them to workers on scaffolds. The employee suddenly passed out and was immediately attended to by coworkers. Despite efforts to revive the employee, the employee was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death was determined to be a lack of climatization to the heat, contributing to a heat-related illness.
Keywords: Bucket , Heat, Heat-related illness , Illness, Masonry, Material Handling, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1762586.015 | 18 | M | Fatality | Construction laborers |