Inspection Detail

Inspection: 310138839 - Ferguson Service Systems, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office

Inspection Nr: 310138839

Report ID: 0626000

Date Opened: 08/11/2006

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

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100212778
Referral	200212207	Yes

Violation Summary
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

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Latest Event
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

Investigation Nr: 200212082

Event: 08/11/2006

Employee Is Electrocuted When Rebar Contacts Power Line

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

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	310138839			Fatality	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported

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