>>Construction worker dies at Converse Elementary School, Judson ISD says<\/a><\/p>\nAccording to a news release, Rubio-Olvera became trapped between the equipment and a concrete beam, which led to his death. As a result of the incident, OSHA opened an investigation into Rubio-Olvera\u2019s death. <\/p>\n
The organization said it cited D.L. Bandy Constructors Inc., Rubio-Olvera\u2019s employer, with one violation for \u201cremoving the rollover protective structures from mini-excavators\u201d and \u201cadding fabricated parts\u201d to make the equipment fit inside the crawl space. <\/p>\n
The agency also issued 15 \u201cserious\u201d violations related to confined space hazards, which include:<\/p>\n
The apparent failure to identify and evaluate permit-required confined spaces<\/p>\n
Conduct required atmospheric testing<\/p>\n
The lack of adequate ventilation and communication<\/p>\n
The failure of adequately training its employees<\/p>\n
Designate confined space personnel<\/p>\n
Implement required entry and rescue procedures <\/p>\n
The staffing company, Pacesetter Personnel Services, was also issued two violations for allegedly failing to ensure permit-required confined space entry procedures were followed as well as failing to provide confined space training to temporary workers, the department said. <\/p>\n
OSHA proposed $276,399 in penalties against D.L. Bandy Constructors, Inc. and $23,170 for Pacesetter Personnel Services. <\/p>\n
According to the release, the companies have 15 business days from the receipt of the citations and penalties to comply, request an informal conference with OSHA\u2019s area director or contest the findings before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. <\/p>\n
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