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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: 1792188.015 - Jc Industries Services
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Jc Industries Services
Tower St.
Olla, LA 71465
Mailing Address:
6726 Walnut Valley Drive, San Antonio, TX 78242
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/08/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2240175 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,930 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,930 |
| Current Penalty | $9,930 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,930 |
| 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 | 19260020 B02 | 05/22/2025 | 06/11/2025 | $4,965 | $4,965 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 05/22/2025 | 06/09/2025 | $4,965 | $4,965 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 2:00 p.m. on December 6, 2024, an employee working as a painter for a building trades contractor was standing taking pictures of his crew removing bolts to open the manway of a water tower. The water tower was not drained and when the manway was opened the water spewed out in force striking the employee in the face and chest. The employee was thrown approximately 35 yards. The employee died from blunt force trauma to his chest and head.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Chest, Concussion, Construction, Face, Falling Object, Head, High Pressure, Maintenance, Painter, Painting, Repair, Struck By, Supervision, Tank, Unsafe Position, Water, Water Tank
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1792188.015 | 44 | M | Fatality | Painters, construction and maintenance |