Inspection 343573184 OPENED OCT 31, 2018Closed
County Road 4850, Silsbee, TX 77656 · Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Sep 19, 2018 (fatal): Employee suffers injuries during extreme heat and dies
At 2:30 p.m. on September 19, 2018, an employee was welding a pumping unit at an oil and gas well battery remote site. The heat index registered 105 degrees Fahrenheit. At some point, the employee became unconscious and was later found laying on the ground by two coworkers. It was determined that the employee was killed as a result of suffering a fractured skull, broken ribs, and contusions, likely attributed to suffering a fall during unconsciousness.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1904.29(b)(3) · Injury and illness log |
Other-than-serious | $1,294 | $1,294 | Dec 20, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2) · Reporting deaths and severe injuries |
Other-than-serious | $6,467 | $6,467 | Dec 20, 2018 | Final |