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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: 1793989.015 - Williams Brothers Construction Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Williams Brothers Construction Co., Inc.
4300 Block Of Gulf Freeway North Top Of The Bridge Under Construction
Dickinson, TX 77539
Mailing Address:
3800 Milam St., Houston, TX 77006
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/18/2024
Emphasis: L:Constr6, L:Crane
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2243846 | ||
| Inspection | 1794128 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $59,107 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $59,107 |
| Current Penalty | $59,107 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $59,107 |
| 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 | 19260251 A01 | 06/17/2025 | 06/25/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 06/24/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260251 B01 | 06/17/2025 | 06/25/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/24/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19260351 B04 | 06/17/2025 | 06/25/2025 | $9,457 | $9,457 | $0 | 06/24/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19261412 D01 V | 06/17/2025 | 06/25/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 06/24/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19261417 O01 | 06/17/2025 | 06/25/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 06/24/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19261417 O03 | 06/17/2025 | 06/25/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/24/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 2:00 p.m. on December 17, 2024, Employee #1 was assisting with the installation of a bridge girder when the crane boom supporting the girder broke. The boom struck the employee in the head. The crane's rated capacity was exceeded due to the weight of the girder and the boom angle. The employee suffered a fatal head injury.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Boom, Brain, Crane Boom, Head, Installing, Struck Against, Struck By, Traumatic Brain Injury
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1793989.015 | 47 | M | Fatality |