Baytown, TX — May 24, 2024, Harry Smith Sr. was killed as the result of a work accident at around 10:00 a.m. along Sequoia Street.
Preliminary information about the accident said that it happened off Sequoia Street and Seminole Street, just off I-10.
According to officials, 55-year-old Harry Smith Sr. was elevated while cutting trees. A chainsaw kickback reportedly caused Harry Smith to fall, resulting in fatal injuries. In the OSHA statement, authorities reported two alleged violation citations and a recommended penalty.
Currently, additional details are unconfirmed.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
It’s obviously serious anytime OSHA alleges there were violations found after a fatal work accident. However, that’s rarely the end of the story. Texas has uniquely challenging work fatality law, and families often have to navigate a legal maze completely independent of OSHA’s process to see a proper resolution. As such, it wouldn’t be surprising here is there had to be thorough independent investigations into the accident to get the full story.
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