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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308587187 - Metro City Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Inspection Nr: 308587187
Report ID: 0626600
Date Opened: 07/01/2005
Site Address:
Metro City Construction
18000 Stuebner Airline
Houston, TX 77379
Mailing Address:
1335 Broadway, Pasadena, TX 77289
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: 07/06/2005
Emphasis: N:Trench, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 12/14/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101762854 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $8,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | Other | 19260651 F | 11/10/2005 | 11/14/2005 | $500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19260651 J02 | 11/10/2005 | 11/14/2005 | $500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 11/10/2005 | 11/16/2005 | $1,500 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 201762291
Event: 06/29/2005
Employee Dies from Asphyxia When Trench Caves In
On June 29, 2005, Employee #1 was working in a trench when it caved in and buried him. The employee died two days later.
Keywords: CHEST, ASPHYXIATED, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, CAUGHT BETWEEN, BURIED, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308587187 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |