Yobani Urizar Killed in Drowning Accident in Magnolia, TX
Magnolia, TX -- August 29, 2022, Yobani Urizar was killed as the result of an incident where he reportedly drowned in a retention pond.
Details about the exact circumstances are still unclear at this time. OSHA officials said that the incident happened in the area of FM 1488 and Iron Ore Road 30. Somehow, 19-year-old Yobani Urizar reportedly drowned in a retention pond while doing unspecified work. Authorities don't describe the events surrounding the accident, but they did list two alleged violations they investigated.
The alleged violations included issues regarding to training workers to safely work near bodies of water as well as providing them with appropriate safety equipment for those types of jobs.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
To be clear, I can't say without seeing more information if these alleged violations occurred or if they contributed to this person's death. But I can't imagine an employer ignoring rules regarding the safety of their own employees, especially a 19-year-old kid. Something went horribly wrong here, and OSHA seems to think there were mistakes bad enough to warrant recommendations of potential fines. Did those mistakes cause this fatal accident? And if so, who's responsible, and are they putting other people's loved ones in danger?
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