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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314898370 - Pbs&J Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Pbs&J Inc.
3115 South Terminal Rd. (Iah)
Houston, TX 77032
Mailing Address:
4030 W. Boy Scout Blvd Ste. 700, Tampa, FL 33607
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8711
NAICS: 541330/Engineering Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/15/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/21/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101765253 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| Current Penalty | $6,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,500 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 04/08/2011 | 04/21/2011 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 04/26/2011 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 A | 04/08/2011 | 04/21/2011 | $6,500 | $7,000 | $0 | 04/26/2011 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
On October 26, 2010, Employee #1 was working as an engineering technician for PBS&J, which provided architectural, engineering, and surveying services, at Bush Intercontinental Airport, in Houston, TX. Accompanied by an employee of Webber Construction, he walked from the maintenance spur to the active right of way of the airport's elevated, automated guideway passenger transport system. As they entered the active right of way, they walked toward Terminal B to a switch pit area that was within 42 feet of the maintenance spur. An unmanned train that was in clear view had just stopped at Terminal B to pick up and drop off passengers. Employee #1 of PBS&J and the Webber employee were inspecting a set of handrails near the switch pit area on the active right of way. Seconds after both employees stopped at the switch pit area, the unattended train departed Terminal B and struck both men as they walked back to the maintenance spur. Employee #1 of PBS&J died at the scene, and the Webber employee was flown to a hospital in critical condition. No further information was available regarding the Webber employee.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AIRPORT, HANDRAIL, STRUCK BY, UNMANNED, TRAIN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314898370 | Fatality | Other | Engineering technicians, n.e.c. |