Translate
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: 1777386.015 - Tc Excavation, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Tc Excavation, Llc
2321 Bethurum Ave
Dallas, TX 75215
Mailing Address:
2855 Crest Point Dr,, Little Elm, TX 75068
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/24/2024
Emphasis: N:Fall
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2215556 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,965 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,965 |
| Current Penalty | $4,965 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,965 |
| 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 | 03/14/2025 | 04/09/2025 | $4,965 | $4,965 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:35 a.m. on September 21, 2024, an employee was trimming tree branches over a house under construction. The employee lost balance and fell approximately 35 feet to the ground. The employee was not wearing a full body harness, although one was found on the ground at the base of the tree. The employee died at the scene. No anchor or lanyard was secured in the tree to provide fall protection. Further details will be obtained from the Medical Examiner report once received.
Keywords: Anchor, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Ground, Harness, Lanyard, Lost Balance, Tree, Tree Branch, Tree Care, Tree Climber, Tree Felling, Tree Limb, Tree Pruner, Tree Section, Tree Shear, Tree Trimming
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1777386.015 | 41 | M | Fatality | Construction Laborer |