Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306569666 - Republic Waste Service Of Texas Lp
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Republic Waste Service Of Texas Lp
2010 Wilson Rd
Humble, TX 77347
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1598, Humble, TX 77347
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 562219/Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/04/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/10/2006
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 101762292 |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 |
Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 |
FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,500 | $0 | $17,500 |
# | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | 01001 | Other | 19100151 B | 09/20/2004 | 10/23/2004 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $17,500 | 10/14/2004 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 26, 2004, an employee working as a solid waste helper rode on the back of a refuse truck. He became weak and had cramps in his hands and extremities. The employee was taken to a local firehouse. An ambulance arrived and the employee was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Keywords: HEAT EXHAUSTION, HIGH TEMPERATURE
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 306569666 | Fatality | Heat Exhaustion | Garbage collectors |