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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120350079 - Fulton Plumbing
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Fulton Plumbing
3900 N. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96140
Mailing Address:
P.O Box 1709, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/10/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/20/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362346991 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,100 | $0 | $5,100 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,100 | $0 | $5,100 |
| 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 | Other | 342 A | 09/10/2003 | 09/15/2003 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 09/25/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 23200002 A | 09/10/2003 | 09/15/2003 | $100 | $100 | $0 | 09/25/2003 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:30 a.m. on June 30, 2003, Employee #1, of Fulton Plumbing, was sent to a residence in Tahoe City, CA, to service an electric water heater that was reported to be leaking. In checking out the unit, he found a leak around a service plate bolt. To make repairs he needed to drain the water from the tank. Employee #1 got a hose and began connecting the hose under the water heater without shutting off the power. The leak was in the area of the electrical connections located behind a cover plate at the front of the water heater. He removed the cover cover plate, lay down, and was reaching under the water heater to connect the hose when his head contacted the exposed wire connection. Emergency Services was called and first aid was provided by Fire Department Paramedics. Employee #1 was then flown to Washoe Medical Center in Reno, NV, where he was treated for a near fatal electrical shock to the head.
Keywords: LEAK, HEAD, ELECTRICAL, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, ELECTRIC SHOCK, PLUMBING, WATER HEATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120350079 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |