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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310138839 - Ferguson Service Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Ferguson Service Systems, Inc.
100 Adkins
Rancho Viejo, TX 78575
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1540, Conroe, TX 77305
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/15/2006
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed: 03/02/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100212778 | ||
| Referral | 200212207 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,350 |
| Current Penalty | $4,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,350 |
| 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 | 19260251 A01 | 01/09/2007 | 01/16/2007 | $600 | $600 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260550 A15 I | 01/09/2007 | 01/16/2007 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260651 K02 | 01/09/2007 | 01/16/2007 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260652 A01 | 01/09/2007 | 01/16/2007 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 11, 2006, Employee #1 was handling rebar that was being lifted by an excavator. The rebar was connected to the excavator by a nylon sling that was also attached to one end of the rebar. As the rebar was being raised, it contacted overhead power lines. Employee #1 received a severe shock and was transported to the hospital. Tests showed no brain activity, and Employee #1 was taken off life support.
Keywords: CLEARANCE, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, HOISTING MECHANISM, REBAR, ELECTROCUTED, CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXCAVATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310138839 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |