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Inspection: 126624774 - Better Homes, Yards & Businesses, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Norfolk (Regional Office) - Safety 0355112
Site Address:
Better Homes, Yards & Businesses, Inc.
1102 Westover Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23507
Mailing Address:
133 Ridgeley Point, Norfolk, VA 23505
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1721
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/18/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/07/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360302715 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,600 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | ELEC040801 I | 07/16/1997 | 07/20/1997 | $1,875 | $7,000 | $0 | 07/21/1997 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | ELEC0409 B | 07/16/1997 | 07/20/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/21/1997 | Y - State Decision | |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | ELEC0410 A | 07/16/1997 | 07/20/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/21/1997 | Y - State Decision | |
| 4. | 01002 | Serious | 19261053 B08 | 07/15/1997 | 07/18/1997 | $250 | $600 | $0 | 07/21/1997 | Y - State Decision | |
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19261053 B12 | 07/16/1997 | 07/21/1997 | $1,875 | $7,000 | $0 | 07/21/1997 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
A contractor was completing painting and trim work on a single-family dwelling. One of the contractor's employees was on a 12.2-meter aluminum extension ladder set up on the front side of the house. Another employee was at the foot of the ladder. The ladder, which had been extended to about 9.4 meters, began to fall backward away from the house. The employee at the bottom of the ladder tried to control it, but was unable to do so. The ladder continued to fall and contacted a 19.9-kilovolt overhead power line. The employee on the ladder was electrocuted. The other employee received an electric shock and was burned. He was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, LADDER, METAL LADDER, ELECTRIC SHOCK, PAINTER, E GI IB
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126624774 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Painters, construction and maintenance | ||
| 2 | 126624774 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Painters, construction and maintenance |