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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307956029 - Zinsmeyer Mechanical & Welding, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Austin Area Office
Site Address:
Zinsmeyer Mechanical & Welding, Inc.
8706 Fredericksburg Rd
San Antonio, TX 78240
Mailing Address:
2891 Us Highway 90 East, Castroville, TX 78009
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 236220/Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/07/2005
Emphasis: S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 06/22/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100603422 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| 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 | 04/18/2006 | 04/24/2006 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 04/18/2006 | 04/24/2006 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On November 4, 2005, Employee #1 was working at a construction site, welding on a slab at grade level. At the same time, a coworker was driving a forklift to move columns at the site. The forklift operator was moving in reverse, when he struck Employee #1, killing him. The investigation revealed that the day of the accident was the first day of employment, and the accident occurred within three hours of the beginning of the work day.
Keywords: ABDOMEN, WELDER, CONSTRUCTION, WELDING, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, STEEL ERECTION, STRUCK BY, UNTRAINED, WORK SURFACE, BACKING UP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307956029 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |