Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1055560.015 - Omni Electrical Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
Omni Electrical Systems, Inc.
King Of Prussia Mall Expansion
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Mailing Address:
3938 Ridge Pike, Collegeville, PA 19426
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference:
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/03/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 975818 | ||
| Inspection | 1057207 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1057527 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1057210 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Current Penalty | $16,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,800 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19260095 A | 09/24/2015 | 10/04/2015 | $5,600 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 09/24/2015 | 10/04/2015 | $5,600 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 09/24/2015 | 10/04/2015 | $5,600 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 7:30 a.m. on April 13, 2015, an employee was relocating an alternate power distribution loop for the main mall power system. The employee locked and tagged out the circuit and, proceeded to a junction box to cut the 7.2V power cables. However, when the employee cut into the cable, he cut into an energized cable of the wrong power distribution loop. The employee was electrocuted and died two days later.
Keywords: Electrical, Electrocuted, Lockout/Tagout, Power Lines
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1055560.015 | 36 | M | Fatality | Electricians |
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