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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312919236 - Ltd Landscaping And Supplies, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Ltd Landscaping And Supplies, Inc.
5909 Ranchester Drive
Houston, TX 77036
Mailing Address:
32011 Wendt Park Trace, Fulshear, TX 77441
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0782
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/20/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/13/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101933711 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,400 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | $5,400 |
| Current Penalty | $1,200 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 09/30/2009 | 11/10/2009 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100141 B01 | 09/30/2009 | 11/10/2009 | $0 | $1,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19040029 A | 09/30/2009 | 11/10/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02002A | Other | 19040032 B02 | 09/30/2009 | 11/10/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02002B | Other | 19040032 B03 | 09/30/2009 | 11/10/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02003 | Other | 19040039 A | 09/30/2009 | 10/13/2009 | $1,800 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 19, 2009, Employee #1 was performing landscaping, blowing leaves and debris with a back pack-type leaf blower. The blower made contact with an ungrounded 240-volt air conditioning unit, which was outside the apartment complex, where Employee #1 was working. The air conditioning unit exterior metal enclosure was energized. When the contact was made, a path to the ground was formed through Employee #1's body. Employee #1 was electrocuted and was killed.
Keywords: SHOCK, AIR CONDITIONER, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRIC SHOCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312919236 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |