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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312540396 - R.O.W. Contracting Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
R.O.W. Contracting Corporation
Rocky Ridge Road
Madisonville, TX 77864
Mailing Address:
1204 E Polk St, Burnet, TX 78611
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/01/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/27/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101764462 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 |
| Current Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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 | 19260028 A | 12/09/2008 | 12/15/2008 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260050 C | 12/09/2008 | 12/15/2008 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260501 B01 | 12/09/2008 | 12/15/2008 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On February 27, 2009, Employee #1 was clearing trees and branches that were in the path of a natural gas pipeline. Employee #1 was standing on a cutter head which was attached to the front end of a tractor. Employee #1 was raised to about 10 ft. off of the ground and was using a pole chain saw to trim an overhanging branch that was approximately 22 ft. above the ground. When Employee #1 cut the branch, it fell, striking his head and upper back, knocking him to the ground. The coworker, the tractor operator, backed the tractor up and exited the cab to provide first aid until emergency personnel arrived. Employee #1 was pronounced dead at the scene.
Keywords: HEAD, CHAIN SAW, TREE, FALL, NECK, STRUCK BY, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, FALLING OBJECT, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312540396 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |