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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123475030 - Nunley Brothers
Inspection Information - Office: Austin Area Office
Site Address:
Nunley Brothers
102 East North Front Street
Sabinal, TX 78881
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 308, Sabinal, TX 78881
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0212
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/17/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/04/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361131386 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,050 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 09/10/1996 | 09/27/1996 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $0 | 10/02/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:30 a.m. on May 15, 1996, Employees #1 and #2 were clearing ranch land by dragging an approximately 150 ft long anchor chain between two Caterpillar D8H model 36A bulldozers. A tree containing a bee hive was knocked down by the chain, and the bees swarmed. Employee #1 was approximately 55 feet from the hive and was stung by 30 bees. He died of an acute allergic reaction to the bee stings. Employee #2 was hospitalized for multiple bee stings sustained when he ran to help Employee #1. The bulldozers had canopies for overhead protection but did not have enclosed cabs. Employee #1 worked for the ranch owners and Employee #2 was a land clearing contractor hired by Employee #1.
Keywords: ALLERGIC REACTION, BEE STING, AGRICULTURE, TREE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123475030 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 123475030 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |