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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302343678 - Urban Electrical Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Austin Area Office
Inspection Nr: 302343678
Report ID: 0625400
Date Opened: 08/10/1999
Site Address:
Urban Electrical Services, Inc.
Highway 29
Bertram, TX 78605
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 219, Carrizo Springs, TX 78834
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/10/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/29/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100600790 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,750 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 09/27/1999 | 10/01/1999 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260651 B02 | 09/27/1999 | 10/01/1999 | $1,750 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 200600609
Event: 08/10/1999
Employee killed when LP gas pipeline explodes
Employee #1 was drilling holes to set electric poles when he ruptured an LP gas pipeline. The escaping gas ignited, resulting in a massive explosion. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, GAS, EXPLOSION, LP GAS, PIPELINE, GAS LEAK, CHEMICAL VAPOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302343678 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |