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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1261248.015 - Atlantic Wiring Group
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Norfolk (Regional Office) - Safety 0355112
Site Address:
Atlantic Wiring Group
Sprately Gifted Center 339 Woodland R.D
Hampton, VA 23669
Mailing Address:
923 48th Street Suite A, Newport News, VA 23607
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference:
Emphasis: S:Fri
Case Closed: 01/30/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1260358 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1266803 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1266817 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,495 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,495 |
| Current Penalty | $2,495 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,495 |
| 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 | 19260095 A | 12/12/2017 | 12/20/2017 | $2,495 | $2,495 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 12/12/2017 | 12/22/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19260417 A | 12/12/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 6:30 p.m. on August 22, 2017, Employee #1, employed by an electrical contractor, was performing electrical work at a multiemployer building construction project. He was installing a new breaker switch in an existing electrical panel. As he connected a ground wire, an adjoining switch gear fuse failed, causing an arc flash/explosion. Employee #1 was burned. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for first and second degree burns to his face, ears, neck, arms, wrists, and hands.
Keywords: Arm, Burn, Construction, Electric Arc, Electrical, Explosion, Face, Installing, Neck
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1261248.015 | 55 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electricians |