Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119582518 - Aztec Electric Service Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Aztec Electric Service Inc
1911 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Mailing Address:
697 Route 3 North, Gambrills, MD 21054
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/24/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/11/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360229223 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $687 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $687 |
| Current Penalty | $450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $450 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 02/27/1996 | 03/01/1996 | $450 | $687 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was installing outside lights from a rented upright TL-33 personnel boom lift. He was elevated approximately 14 1/2 ft above ground. When he experienced operation problems with the platform controls, he transferred control of the platform to his coworker, who was on the ground using the ground control box that was mounted on the base of the lift. As the coworker started to move the boom to position Employee #1, a loud noise was heard from the base and the lift rolled onto its right side. Employee #1 sustained nerve damage in his left ear and arm, and a slight injury to his right arm. The right rear outrigger was partially folded up. No parts were found to be broken or deformed. The rental company took the lift to its maintenance shop for a full checkup, and found all systems to be functioning, including the outrigger's safety interlocks and leveling system. According to the lift company, the outrigger was not fully locked and a safety bypass was used to operate equipment. The investigation was unable to confirm the cause of the accident. Employee #1 is familiar with aerial lifts, but was not trained to operate this one. No competent person inspected the lift. Employee #1 was wearing an attached safety belt at the time of the accident.
Keywords: OUTRIGGER, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, EAR, ARM, UNTRAINED, MECH MALFUNCTION, AERIAL LIFT, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119582518 | Hospitalized injury | Hearing Loss | Electricians |
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