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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1204392.015 - Hard Rock Construction Of Louisiana, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Hard Rock Construction Of Louisiana, Llc
3476 Edenborn Ave
Metairie, LA 70002
Mailing Address:
1255 Peters Road, Harvey, LA 70058
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/20/2017
Emphasis: L:Constr6
Case Closed: 04/25/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1174208 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,070 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,070 |
| Current Penalty | $3,042 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,042 |
| 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 | 19260600 A06 II | 03/28/2017 | $3,042 | $5,070 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:32 a.m. on January 17, 2017, Employee #1 and Coworker #1, employed by a construction contractor, were engaged in installing a pipe in an excavation. Employee #1 was holding onto a 6-inch by 20-foot pump suction hose, which was attached by a chain sling to the bucket of a Case excavator Coworker #1 was operating. As Coworker #1 maneuvered the excavator bucket to move the hose, the bucket came within 4 feet of an energized 13,500 volt power line. An electric arc traveled from the power line to the excavator bucket and down to the suction hose Employee #1 was holding. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for a second degree electrical burn on his right arm and a fractured wrist.
Keywords: Arm, Burn, Construction, Electric Arc, Excavator, Fracture, Installing, Pipe, Power Lines, Wrist
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1204392.015 | 19 | M | Hospitalized injury |