Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1144385 - Anthony F. Funk Electrical Contractor
Inspection Information - Office: Harrisburg Area Office
Site Address:
Anthony F. Funk Electrical Contractor
Between Prospect Rd. & Sylvan Retreat Rd.
Columbia, PA 17512
Mailing Address:
232 Locust Street, Hanover, PA 17331
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/22/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/01/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360656078 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $180 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $180 |
| Current Penalty | $90 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $90 |
| 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 | 19260400 A | 09/12/1985 | 09/15/1985 | $180 | $180 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260401 C | 09/12/1985 | 09/15/1985 | $90 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS REWIRING 277-VOLT, 20-AMPERE DRIVEWAY LIGHTS. A SPLICE IN ONE OF THE CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS WAS NOT ADEQUATELY INSULATED, AND AN EXPOSED PORTION OF THE CONDUCTOR WAS CONTACTING A LIGHT POLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE EMPLOYEE HAD NOT GROUNDED THE EXPOSED NON-CURRENT-CARRYING METAL PARTS OF THE SYSTEM. AS A LIGHT RAIN WAS FALLING, THE EMPLOYEE, WHO WAS KNEELING ON THE GROUND, TIGHTENED ANCHOR BOLTS AT THE BASE OF THE LIGHT STAND. HIS SUPERVISOR WENT INDOORS AND ENERGIZED THE LIGHTING SYSTEM. THE EMPLOYEE WAS ELECTROCUTED.
Keywords: ELECTRICAL, E GI VII, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRICAL WORK, GROUND FAULT, EQUIPMENT GROUNDING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1144385 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |
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