Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300438074 - North American Precast Company
Inspection Information - Office: Austin Area Office
Site Address:
North American Precast Company
6949 Low Bid Lane
San Antonio, TX 78250
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3272
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/28/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/21/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100600345 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,850 |
| Current Penalty | $3,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,850 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 09/14/1998 | 10/30/1998 | $1,925 | $1,925 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100151 A | 09/14/1998 | 09/24/1998 | $1,925 | $1,925 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, from a temporary labor service, was doing cleanup work for a precast concrete company. The weather was very hot and the work load was very intensive. Employee #1 became disoriented and was given some fluids and was told to rest. His condition worsened, however, and after 15 to 20 minutes, he passed out and did not regain consciousness. Employee #1 died as a result of heat stroke brought on by high temperatures and heavy manual labor.
Keywords: CARDIOVASC SYSTEM, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, HEAT STROKE, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, HEAT EXHAUSTION, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300438074 | Fatality | Heat Exhaustion | Laborers, except construction |
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