Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309263960 - Cris Equipment Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Cris Equipment Co., Inc.
Fm 1016 & Shary Rd.
Mission, TX 78572
Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 711, Pharr, TX 78577
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/19/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/08/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100212422 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | Other | 19040039 A | 10/28/2005 | 11/02/2005 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 19, 2005, Employee #1, an equipment operator, was applying a hot mix to a new subdivision street. Employee #1 was running a Barber-Greene Paver. He took a break and while waiting for more materials to be delivered, he exited the machine to speak with co-workers. He suddenly fell to his knees and passed out. The co-workers attempted to revive him, however with no response. Employee #1 was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was revived by the doctors. He was put on a respirator and evaluated for brain activity. Two days later Employee #1 suffered a massive heart attack and died.
Keywords: HEART ATTACK, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CARDIOVASC DISEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309263960 | Fatality | Other | Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators |
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