Inspection Detail

Inspection: 316065457 - Texas Highway Maintenance, Llc

Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office

Investigation Summary

On November 21, 2011, six employees were repairing and installing a 20-ft section of guard on the shoulder of an interstate freeway. The work zone was near an exit ramp of the freeway and warning signs were displayed during the operation. At approximately 12:30 p.m., the crew had completed the work. Employee #1 was retrieving a "Road Work Ahead" sign in the work zone between the outside lane and the exit ramp when he was struck by a vehicle. He was transported to a hospital, where he later died. The weather was not a contributing factor in the incident. Employee #1 was wearing a reflective vest.

Keywords: GUARDRAIL, INSTALLING, REPAIR, VEHICLE, PPE, TRAFFIC CONTROL, STRUCK BY, REFLECTIVE VEST, HIGHWAY SHOULDER, WARNING SIGN