Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310258736 - J.T.B. Services, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
J.T.B. Services, Inc
800 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. South
Houston, TX 77042
Mailing Address:
9026 Lambright, Houston, TX 77075
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1795
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/10/2006
Emphasis: L:Demolit
Case Closed: 04/02/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101932150 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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 | Serious | 19260352 D | 03/05/2007 | 03/08/2007 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260850 A | 03/05/2007 | 03/08/2007 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 9, 2006, a demolition company was tearing down a three-story department store. Employee # 1, a laborer, and his foremen were separating the department store and the second-floor elevated crosswalk going to the parking garage. The foreman cut the underneath support beams through a hole in the concrete walk. Employee # 1 had moved to the ground level. The crosswalk fell to the ground, crushing Employee #1 to death.
Keywords: BEAM, HEAD, DEMOLITION, BUILDING COLLAPSE, CONSTRUCTION, CRUSHED, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310258736 | Fatality | Concussion | Construction laborers |
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