Inspection Detail

Inspection: 306475112 - Brazos Fence, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office

Inspection Nr: 306475112

Report ID: 0626700

Date Opened: 07/25/2003

Site Address:
Brazos Fence, Inc.
12015 State Highway 6 South
Sugarland, TX 77478

Mailing Address:
Pmb #249, 5018 B Antoine, Houston, TX 77092

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1799

NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 07/28/2003

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 11/02/2005

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101930923

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	2			1		3
Current Violations	2			1		3
Initial Penalty	$3,000	$0	$0	$1,500	$0	$4,500
Current Penalty	$3,000	$0	$0	$1,500	$0	$4,500
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
1.	01001	Serious	19260050 B	12/18/2003	01/10/2004	$1,500	$1,500	$0	03/10/2004	R - Review Commission
2.	01002	Serious	19260050 C	12/18/2003	01/10/2004	$1,500	$1,500	$0	03/10/2004	R - Review Commission
3.	02001	Other	19040008	12/18/2003	12/18/2003	$1,500	$1,500	$0	03/10/2004	R - Review Commission

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201922903

Event: 07/23/2003

Employees Struck By Lightning

At approximately 1:00 p.m. on July 23, 2003, Employees #1, 2, and 3 were installing a chain link fence, when they apparently tried to get out of a downpour. Employees #1, 2, and 3 sought shelter under the tallest of a group of three trees, when they were all were struck by lightning. Employee #1 died at the scene. Employees #2 and 3 were hospitalized and treated for their injuries.

Keywords: BURN, STORM, LIGHTNING, TREE, FENCE, STRUCK BY

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	306475112	Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported
2	306475112	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported
3	306475112	Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported

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