Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301313896 - Brown & Root Energy Services
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Brown & Root Energy Services
14035 Industrial
Houston, TX 77015
Mailing Address:
Po Box 9807, Houston, TX 77213
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/25/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/17/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360921621 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 |
| Current Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| 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 | 19100023 C01 | 03/02/1999 | 04/05/1999 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 A | 03/02/1999 | 04/05/1999 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100179 B06 II | 03/02/1999 | 04/05/1999 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100132 A | 03/02/1999 | 04/05/1999 | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19100179 B06 II | 03/02/1999 | 04/05/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On November 5, 1998, Employee #1 was operating Overhead Crane Number 5 located in Back-End Bay Number 4, and had stopped to use the restroom. The restroom was located on top of a building near the back. The building had eight overhead cranes on four runways. Employee #1 was returning to his crane when he apparently slipped and fell forward between the bridges on an adjacent crane. Employee #1 fell approximately 85 ft and sustained injuries to his head, chest, and abdomen and a broken neck. Employee #1 was killed. Employee #1 had not been wearing fall protection.
Keywords: CHEST, HEAD, ABDOMEN, SHIPYARD, SLIP, OVERHEAD CRANE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, NECK, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301313896 | Fatality | Fracture | Crane and tower operators |
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