Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310584131 - Ballenger Construction Company
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Ballenger Construction Company
North Of Hwy 100/ Us 77
San Benito, TX 78586
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 943, San Benito, TX 78586
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/03/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Constr6, S:Commercial Constr, S:Hwy Street Bridge Constr, S:Powered Ind Vehicle
Case Closed: 03/05/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100212810 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | 19260020 B01 | 04/03/2007 | 04/11/2007 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 04/13/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260601 B04 | 04/03/2007 | 04/11/2007 | $0 | $4,000 | $0 | 04/13/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260601 B14 | 04/03/2007 | 04/11/2007 | $0 | $4,000 | $0 | 04/13/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19260601 B05 | 04/03/2007 | 04/11/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/13/2007 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 20, 2006, Employee #1 was walking behind an oil distribution truck. The backup alarm on the truck was not functioning. The truck backed up, and Employee #1 was struck, run over, and killed.
Keywords: BACK-UP ALARM, ABDOMEN, INADEQUATE MAINT, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TRUCK, RUN OVER, ROAD PAVING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310584131 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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