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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: 1775529.015 - Plw Waterworks, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Plw Waterworks, Llc
8409 Tejas Dr.
Laredo, TX 78045
Mailing Address:
1725 Hughes Landing Suite 1200, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/13/2024
Emphasis: N:Heatnep
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2211408 | ||
| Inspection | 1775536 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $115,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $115,850 |
| Current Penalty | $115,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $115,850 |
| 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 | 19261203 A | 03/10/2025 | 04/03/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 04/01/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19261203 E02 III | 03/10/2025 | 04/03/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/01/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19261204 B | 03/10/2025 | 04/03/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/01/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01002 | Serious | 19261203 B01 | 03/10/2025 | 03/25/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 04/01/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19261203 G03 | 03/10/2025 | 04/03/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 04/01/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 6. | 01004 | Serious | 19261204 D08 | 03/10/2025 | 04/03/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 04/01/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 7. | 01005 | Serious | 19261211 B01 | 03/10/2025 | 04/03/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 04/01/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 8. | 01006 | Serious | 19261211 B02 | 03/10/2025 | 04/03/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 04/01/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 9. | 01007 | Serious | 19261211 B04 | 03/10/2025 | 04/03/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 04/01/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 7:15 a.m. on September 12, 2024, Employee #1 was extracting sediment material from the floor of a lift station when the lift station suddenly filled with water. The flooding water caused the employee to drown at the scene.
Keywords: Drown, Drowning, Engulfed, Floor, Lift
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1775529.015 | 71 | M | Fatality | Carpenter |