Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304391667 - Inland Environ. & Remediation, L.P.
Inspection Information - Office: Austin Area Office
Site Address:
Inland Environ. & Remediation, L.P.
6258 Hwy. 71
Altair, TX 70441
Mailing Address:
19365 Fm 2252 # 1, Garden Ridge, TX 78266
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/13/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/03/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100602069 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 10/01/2002 | 10/09/2002 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C07 IA | 10/01/2002 | 10/07/2002 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 C05 I | 10/01/2002 | 10/07/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100184 C09 | 10/01/2002 | 10/07/2002 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 12, 2002, Employee #1 was performing maintenance on a Caterpillar 235C track-hoe. He first removed a hydraulic cylinder and took out the pin from the piston side of the cylinder. He then wrapped a sisal rope around the cylinder, attached the sisal rope to the hook of an underhung hoist, and raised the cylinder. Employee #1 was working under the cylinder when the wire rope on the hoist broke and the cylinder fell on top of him. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: REPAIR, WIRE ROPE, MECHANIC, BROKEN CABLE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, LOCKOUT, OIL WELL SERVICING, STRUCK BY, SLING, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304391667 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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