Fatal Incident in Permit-Required Confined Space During Landscaping
On October 10, 2023, a fatal incident occurred at a landscaping project in Houston, Texas, involving a 44-year-old worker, Robert Matthews. Matthews was assigned to repair an underground irrigation system, which required entering a confined space—a small utility vault beneath the property. The space was classified as a permit-required confined space due to its limited entry and exit points, potential for hazardous atmospheric conditions, and lack of ventilation. Despite the classification, the company failed to issue the required permit or conduct a proper assessment of the risks involved. Matthews entered the vault without any […]This content is for BHHC Safety Center policy holders.
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