Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302571658 - Norman Highway Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Norman Highway Construction
Kneupple & Cemetery Road.
Silsbee, TX 77656
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2440, Orange, TX 77631
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1794
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/19/1999
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed: 02/23/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101760692 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $29,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,700 |
| Current Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| 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 | 19260651 B04 | 01/25/2000 | 01/31/2000 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 02/11/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260651 C02 | 01/25/2000 | 01/31/2000 | $3,000 | $4,200 | $0 | 02/11/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260651 D | 01/25/2000 | 01/31/2000 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 02/11/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260651 F | 01/25/2000 | 01/31/2000 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 02/11/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260651 H01 | 01/25/2000 | 01/31/2000 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 02/11/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19260651 J02 | 01/25/2000 | 01/31/2000 | $4,000 | $4,200 | $0 | 02/11/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19260651 K02 | 01/25/2000 | 02/02/2000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 02/11/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19260652 A01 | 01/25/2000 | 01/31/2000 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 02/11/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 9. | 01009A | Serious | 19260652 A01 | 01/25/2000 | 01/31/2000 | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | 02/11/2000 | Q - National Office Adjustment | |
| 10. | 01009B | Serious | 19260651 K02 | 01/25/2000 | 02/02/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/11/2000 | Q - National Office Adjustment |
Investigation Summary
On November 15, 1999, Employee #1 was installing sewer lines for a wastewater project within a trench. As he was working, the walls of the trench gave way and the trench collapsed upon him. He was killed via asphyxiation from the weight of excavated material applied on his body inhibiting aspiration and lack of air to maintain respiration.
Keywords: SEWER, INSTALLING, TRENCH, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302571658 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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