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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: 1653785.015 - Excel Modular Scaffolding And Leasing Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Excel Modular Scaffolding And Leasing Corporation
2401 5th Ave S
Texas City, TX 77590
Mailing Address:
10606 Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/01/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2004777 | ||
| Inspection | 1654190 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1653796 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,063 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,063 |
| Current Penalty | $14,063 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,063 |
| 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 | 19100119 H03 IV | 08/25/2023 | 09/21/2023 | $14,063 | $14,063 | $0 | 09/25/2023 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 4:30 p.m. on February 28, 2023, Employee #1 was erecting a scaffold for an electrical subcontractor with four coworkers. The coworkers observed a spark and observed Employee #1 grabbing something and falling to his knees. The coworkers kicked the item out of his hands. The coworkers observed Employee #1 foaming at the mouth and gasping for air. Employee #1 was killed via electrocution.
Keywords: Electrical, Electrocuted, Erection Process, Scaffold
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1653785.015 | 25 | M | Fatality | Carpenters |