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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105716955 - Dynalectric Company
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Manassas (Regional Office)- Safety 0355114
Site Address:
Dynalectric Company
11115 Bowen Avenue
Great Falls, VA 22066
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/08/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/07/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360305577 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $640 | $0 | $1,600 | $0 | $0 | $2,240 |
| Current Penalty | $640 | $0 | $1,600 | $0 | $0 | $2,240 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 10/07/1988 | 10/11/1988 | $640 | $640 | $0 | 11/04/1988 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260450 A11 | 10/07/1988 | 10/11/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Repeat | 19260021 B02 | 10/07/1988 | 10/26/1988 | $1,600 | $1,600 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A SINGLE FAMILY HOME WAS UNDERGOING THE FINAL PHASE OF CONSTRUCTION. AN APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN WAS WORKING FROM A METAL LADDER ON THE OUTSIDE OF ONE SIDE OF THE HOUSE, TESTING AN ENERGIZED 120-VOLT CIRCUIT. HE WAS DOING THIS IN PREPARATION FOR INSTALLING FLOOD LIGHTS AT THIS LOCATION, WHICH WAS ABOUT 20 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. THE EMPLOYEE KNEW THAT ALL THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS IN THE PANELBOARD IN THE BASEMENT OF THE HOME WERE IN THE ON POSITION. THE ELECTRICIAN'S FOREMAN WAS HOLDING THE LADDER WHILE THE ELECTRICIAN WAS PERFORMING HIS WORK. THE ELECTRICIAN WAS NOT USING ANY ELECTRICAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AT THE TIME. BECAUSE THE WEATHER WAS VERY HOT (IN THE 90S), HE WAS PERSPIRING HEAVILY. AS HE WAS STRIPPING INSULATION FROM THE ENDS OF THE ENERGIZED CONDUCTORS IN THE 14-GAUGE, 2-CONDUCTOR-WITH-GROUND ROMEX CABLE, HE CONTACTED ONE OF THE CONDUCTORS AND WAS ELECTROCUTED.
Keywords: LIGHTING CIRCUIT, ELECTRICAL, INSULATED TOOL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, E C, HAND TOOL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105716955 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electricians' apprentices |