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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306563321 - Hou-Tex Power, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Inspection Nr: 306563321
Report ID: 0626600
Date Opened: 05/29/2003
Site Address:
Hou-Tex Power, Inc.
803 Uvalde
Houston, TX 77015
Mailing Address:
720 W. 20th St., Houston, TX 77008
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/29/2003
Emphasis: S:Construction
Case Closed: 09/03/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101761930 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Current Penalty | $1,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,100 |
| 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 | 08/13/2003 | 08/19/2003 | $1,100 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 201761822
Event: 05/29/2003
Employee died in fall from ladder while changing light bulb
On May 29, 2003, Employee #1, a journeyman-level electrician, was working alone on a ladder to a sign, attempting to change the fluorescent light bulbs. Employee #1 fell from the ladder and died of a fracture.
Keywords: FRACTURE, ELECTRICIAN, LADDER, LIGHTING FIXTURE, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306563321 | Fatality | Fracture | Machinery maintenance occupations |