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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1417801.015 - Doug Lipham
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Chattanooga Office - Safety
Site Address:
Doug Lipham
1591 Broad Street
Chattanooga, TN 37401
Mailing Address:
16523 Alabama Highway 117, Henagar, AL 35978
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238320/Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/02/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1480195 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,700 |
| Current Penalty | $8,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,700 |
| 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 | 19260416 A01 | 01/23/2020 | 01/31/2020 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260501 B01 | 01/23/2020 | 02/27/2020 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260503 A01 | 01/23/2020 | 02/27/2020 | $700 | $700 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 11:30 a.m. on July 24, 2019, Employee #1 and his coworker were using extension poles attached to paint rollers to paint the south side wall of the multistory building from the roof. Employee #1 was using an approximately 5-foot-long metal extension attached to a paint roller. Employee #1 and his coworker were working approximately 3 feet from a 7,200-volt power distribution line. As employee #1 was painting up and down, the metal extension attached to his paint roller contacted the power distribution line, causing electrical shock/burns. Employee #1 was hospitalized to treat severe electrical burns to both arms and face.
Keywords: Arm, Electrical Burn, Face, Overhead Power Line, Painter, Roof
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1417801.015 | 19 | M | Hospitalized injury |