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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315723924 - Levco Construction, Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Levco Construction, Incorporated
8565 W. Sam Houston Parkway South
Houston, TX 77072
Mailing Address:
22300 Decker Prairie Rose Hill, Tomball, TX 77372
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1794
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/17/2012
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/15/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101934933 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $8,400 | $0 | $16,800 | $0 | $0 | $25,200 |
| Current Penalty | $8,400 | $0 | $16,800 | $0 | $0 | $25,200 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 05/25/2012 | 06/07/2012 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260651 K01 | 05/25/2012 | 06/07/2012 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Repeat | 19260651 C02 | 05/25/2012 | 06/07/2012 | $8,400 | $8,400 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02002 | Repeat | 19260652 B02 | 05/25/2012 | 06/07/2012 | $8,400 | $8,400 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On January 6, 2012, Employee #1 and Employee #2 were working in a trench installing a 48 in diameter storm water drainage pipe. The trench was approximately 11 feet deep by 10 feet wide. The side of the trench collapsed. Employee #2 sustained a leg injury and was transported to the hospital. Employee #1 was buried beneath the soil and died as a result of the collapse. The trench did not have a protective system and no ladder was present.
Keywords: EXCAVATION, FRACTURE, COLLAPSE, TRENCH, BURIED, CAVE-IN, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315723924 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Construction laborers |