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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306064395 - Gonzales Manufacturing Company
Inspection Information - Office: Austin Area Office
Site Address:
Gonzales Manufacturing Company
2900 Johnson Street
Gonzales, TX 78629
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3444
NAICS: 332322/Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/30/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/17/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100602481 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,400 |
| 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 | 08/18/2003 | 09/05/2003 | $2,400 | $4,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 29, 2003, Employee #1 was told to "weedeat" the front of a large industrial building. The heat index at the time was in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Approximately one hour later he entered the building an let a fan blow on his bare chest to cool himself down. There was no indication that he had rested in a shady place or had taken a drink of water. A coworker returning to the plant noticed Employee #1 lying on his stomach, with the weedeater beside him. Employee #1 died.
Keywords: HEAT, HEART ATTACK, WORK RULES, HEAT STROKE, HEAT EXHAUSTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306064395 | Fatality | Heat Exhaustion | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |