Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300438348 - M. D. Vacuum Equipment Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Austin Area Office
Site Address:
M. D. Vacuum Equipment Co.
207 Cactus St
Giddings, TX 78942
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 66, Giddings, TX 78942
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/15/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/11/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100600477 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,400 |
| Current Penalty | $1,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,200 |
| 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 | 10/08/1998 | 10/15/1998 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100181 I02 I | 10/08/1998 | 10/15/1998 | $225 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100181 J02 II | 10/08/1998 | 10/15/1998 | $225 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19100181 G01 | 10/08/1998 | 10/15/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a day laborer working on an oil service rig, was helping to load some equipment onto a flatbed semi-trailer when the equipment fell and struck him on the chest. He sustained crushing injuries and died of asphyxia.
Keywords: CHEST, LOADING, ASPHYXIATED, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, CRUSHED, MECH MAT HANDLING, OIL WELL SERVICING, FALLING OBJECT, UNSTABLE LOAD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300438348 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Laborers, except construction |
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