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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1489675.015 - Allegiant Electric, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Chattanooga Office - Safety
Site Address:
Allegiant Electric, Inc.
1298 Peeples Street
Chattanooga, TN 37401
Mailing Address:
1515 Burns Aveune, Chattanooga, TN 37412
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/25/2020
Emphasis: S:Fall
Case Closed: 01/18/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1650025 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1489669 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | 19260501 A02 | 02/02/2021 | 03/08/2021 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 8:45 a.m. on August 1, 2020, two employees were walking in the ceiling area of a production floor to install electrical lines for new equipment when the panel they were stepping on collapsed. Both employees fell approximately 14 feet to the concrete floor, resulting in broken legs and other minor injuries. One employee required surgery and was hospitalized overnight. The other employee was treated without hospitalization. The incident highlights the risks associated with working in ceiling areas and the importance of ensuring structural integrity in work environments to prevent falls.
Keywords: Ceiling Panel, Collapse, Fall, Floor, Fracture, Leg
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1489675.015 | 29 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electricians' apprentices | |
| 2 | 1489675.015 | 27 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Electricians |