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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1327997.015 - Rkm Utility Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Rkm Utility Services, Inc.
6361 Singleton Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75212
Mailing Address:
2105 Waterview Pkwy, Richardson, TX 75080
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/06/2018
Emphasis: N:Svep, N:Trench, L:Constr6
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1356170 | ||
| Inspection | 1328354 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,934 | $258,672 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $271,606 |
| Current Penalty | $12,934 | $258,672 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $271,606 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 12/31/2018 | 01/28/2019 | $12,934 | $12,934 | $0 | 01/15/2019 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 02001A | Willful | 19260055 A | 12/31/2018 | 01/28/2019 | $129,336 | $129,336 | $0 | 01/15/2019 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 3. | 02001B | Willful | 19260651 G01 I | 12/31/2018 | 01/28/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/15/2019 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 4. | 02002 | Willful | 19260651 G02 I | 12/31/2018 | 01/28/2019 | $129,336 | $129,336 | $0 | 01/15/2019 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
At 2:25 p.m. on July 5, 2018, Employee #1 was installing a sewer line. The employee was overcome by the hydrogen sulfide and methane gas in the trench and died.
Keywords: Hydrogen Sulfide, Methane, Overexposure, Sewer, Trench, Unconsciousness
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1327997.015 | 41 | M | Hospitalized injury | ||
| 2 | 1327997.015 | 26 | M | Hospitalized injury | ||
| 3 | 1327997.015 | 31 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |