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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311957252 - Victor Ray Patterson D/B/A Gulf Coast Builders
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Victor Ray Patterson D/B/A Gulf Coast Builders
3230 Cutlass Ln
Galveston, TX 77550
Mailing Address:
2414 44th St, Galveston, TX 77550
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1522
NAICS: 236118/Residential Remodelers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/20/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/24/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101932986 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $12,500 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | $7,500 |
| 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 | 19100135 A02 | 07/09/2008 | 07/14/2008 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | 08/04/2008 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100333 A | 07/09/2008 | 07/14/2008 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | 08/04/2008 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100333 C03 | 07/09/2008 | 07/14/2008 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | 08/04/2008 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100333 C03 IA1 | 07/09/2008 | 07/14/2008 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | 08/04/2008 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100333 C07 | 07/09/2008 | 07/14/2008 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | 08/04/2008 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A | 07/09/2008 | 07/14/2008 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 08/04/2008 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On June 13, 2008, Employee #1 was trimming palm trees at a residence. Employee #1 was provided with a 30-foot aluminum extension ladder. Approximately four feet above the tree was an energized 7,200-volt overhead power line. Employee #1 was trimming the tree with a reciprocating saw and was not wearing appropriate personal protective equipment relative for his job. The worker was electrocuted when he made contact with the non-insulated, energized power line. After being shocked, he fell approximately 11 feet to the ground.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, PALM TREE, PPE, ELECTROCUTED, SAW, TREE, METAL LADDER, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FALL, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311957252 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |