Inspection Detail

Inspection: 315723296 - G.P. Evans Contractors, Llc

Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office

Inspection Nr: 315723296

Report ID: 0626700

Date Opened: 11/14/2011

Site Address:
G.P. Evans Contractors, Llc
Lawhon Road(Pignut) & South China Road
China, TX 77613

Mailing Address:
340 Broadway, Winnie, TX 77665

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:0782

NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 11/14/2011

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 04/30/2013

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101934842

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	1					1
Current Violations	1					1
Initial Penalty	$4,200	$0	$0	$0	$0	$4,200
Current Penalty	$2,520	$0	$0	$0	$0	$2,520
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	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	03/19/2012	04/02/2012	$2,520	$4,200	$0		I - Informal Settlement

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201925575

Event: 11/14/2011

Employee Drowns When Tractor Overturns in Canal

On November 14, 2011, Employee #1 was operating a Kubota Tractor (Model Number 108S) with an attached 5 ft diameter Terrain King mower. He was trimming the grass and bushes on the side of a canal levee. While operating the tractor, he drove too close to the edge of the levee, which caused the tractor to slid approximately 6 feet and overturn into the canal. The incident occurred earlier in the day, but Employee #1 and the tractor were not discovered until approximately 9:30 p.m. that evening. Employee #1 was found inside the cab that was upside down, halfway submerged, damaged and full of water. The cause of his death was asphyxiation due to the immersion in water.

Keywords: TRACTOR, DROWN, LOST CONTROL, OVERTURN

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315723296			Fatality	Asphyxia	Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm

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