Inspection Detail

Inspection: 301307708 - Decker Oaks Development Co.

Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office

Inspection Nr: 301307708

Report ID: 0626600

Date Opened: 05/02/1997

Site Address:
Decker Oaks Development Co.
Hardin Store Road
Decker Prairie, TX 77375

Mailing Address:
30502 Tomball Pkwy., Tomball, TX 77375

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1794

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 07/21/1997

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 05/18/1999

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360342042

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	12			1		13
Current Violations	4			1		5
Initial Penalty	$29,200	$0	$0	$2,000	$0	$31,200
Current Penalty	$9,600	$0	$0	$400	$0	$10,000
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Contest	Latest Event	Note
1.	01001	Serious	19260021 B02	08/11/1997	08/15/1997	$2,800	$2,800	$0	09/05/1997	F - Formal Settlement	Citation has been deleted.
2.	01002	Serious	19260050 C	08/11/1997	09/03/1997	$2,000	$2,000	$0	09/05/1997	F - Formal Settlement	Citation has been deleted.
3.	01003	Serious	19260054 A	08/11/1997	08/19/1997	$2,000	$2,000	$0	09/05/1997	F - Formal Settlement	Citation has been deleted.
4.	01004	Serious	19260054 D	08/11/1997	08/15/1997	$0	$800	$0	09/05/1997	F - Formal Settlement	Citation has been deleted.
5.	01005	Serious	19260100 A	08/11/1997	08/15/1997	$2,000	$2,000	$0	09/05/1997	F - Formal Settlement	Citation has been deleted.
6.	01006	Serious	19260651 C02	08/11/1997	08/15/1997	$1,650	$2,800	$0	09/05/1997	F - Formal Settlement
7.	01007	Serious	19260651 H01	08/11/1997	08/15/1997	$2,800	$2,800	$0	09/05/1997	F - Formal Settlement	Citation has been deleted.
8.	01008	Serious	19260651 J01	08/11/1997	08/15/1997	$2,800	$2,800	$0	09/05/1997	F - Formal Settlement	Citation has been deleted.
9.	01009	Serious	19260651 J02	08/11/1997	08/15/1997	$2,800	$2,800	$0	09/05/1997	F - Formal Settlement	Citation has been deleted.
10.	01010	Serious	19260651 K01	08/11/1997	08/15/1997	$2,800	$2,800	$0	09/05/1997	F - Formal Settlement	Citation has been deleted.
11.	01011	Serious	19260652 A01	08/11/1997	08/15/1997	$1,650	$2,800	$0	09/05/1997	F - Formal Settlement
12.	01012	Serious	19260652 F	08/11/1997	08/15/1997	$2,800	$2,800	$0	09/05/1997	F - Formal Settlement	Citation has been deleted.
13.	01013A	Serious	19260021 B02	08/11/1997	08/15/1997	$1,650	$0	$0	09/05/1997	Q - National Office Adjustment
14.	01013B	Serious	19260651 K01	08/11/1997	08/15/1997	$0	$0	$0	09/05/1997	Q - National Office Adjustment
15.	01014A	Serious	19260100 A	08/11/1997	08/15/1997	$4,650	$0	$0	09/05/1997	Q - National Office Adjustment
16.	01014B	Serious	19260651 H01	08/11/1997	08/15/1997	$0	$0	$0	09/05/1997	Q - National Office Adjustment
17.	01014C	Serious	19260651 J01	08/11/1997	08/15/1997	$0	$0	$0	09/05/1997	Q - National Office Adjustment
18.	01014D	Serious	19260652 F	08/11/1997	08/15/1997	$0	$0	$0	09/05/1997	Q - National Office Adjustment
19.	01014E	Serious	19260651 J02	08/11/1997	08/15/1997	$0	$0	$0	09/05/1997	Q - National Office Adjustment
20.	02001	Other	19040008	08/11/1997	08/14/1997	$400	$2,000	$0	09/05/1997	F - Formal Settlement

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201760345

Event: 04/30/1997

EMPLOYEE KILLED IN TRENCH CAVE-IN

Employee #1 was inside an excavation that was approximately 13 feet deep, 20 to 25 feet wide at the top, and 40 to 45 feet long. The trench was not provided with a protective system. The trench was cut back approximately 39 to 40 inches above the first foot level from the bottom of the trench. The walls of the trench collapsed and covered Employee #1, killing him.

Keywords: EXCAVATION, WALL, COLLAPSE, TRENCH, CAVE-IN

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301307708			Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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