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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 654198.015 - G.R. Birdwell Construction, Lp
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
G.R. Birdwell Construction, Lp
15602 San Jacinto Port
Channelview, TX 77530
Mailing Address:
9721 Derrington, Houston, TX 77064
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238110/Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/21/2012
Emphasis: L:Constr6
Case Closed: 01/08/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 580290 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| Current Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| 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 | 11/13/2012 | 11/19/2012 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:20 p.m. on September 21, 2012, Employee #1 was manually operating a Dynapac LP8500 vibratory trench compactor roller to level dirt along the side of a newly built concrete wall. While leveling the dirt with the compact roller, the operator was caught in-between the roller and wall. The roller continued to forcefully pin Employee #1 against the wall, causing abdominal and chest injuries that killed him.
Keywords: Abdomen, Chest, Construction vehicle, Pinned
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 654198.015 | 41 | M | Fatality | Construction laborers |