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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 15140379 - Vic & Herrin Painting Contractors
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Vic & Herrin Painting Contractors
Richland & Kershaw Sts
Aiken, SC 29801
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1721
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/10/1984
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/18/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360597579 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| Current Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| 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 | 19260028 A | 10/24/1984 | 10/29/1984 | $120 | $120 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260401 C | 10/24/1984 | 10/29/1984 | $180 | $180 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
FOUR EMPLOYEES WERE PAINTING THE TIN ROOF OF A CHURCH. THE EMPLOYEES HAD FINISHED THE MAIN PORTION OF THE CHURCH AND WERE PAINTING THE BACK PORCH AREA. TWO OF THE EMPLOYEES CONTINUED TO USE THE ALUMINUM EXTENSIONS ON THEIR PAINT ROLLERS, INSTEAD OF CHANGING TO THE NONCONDUCTIVE WOODEN EXTENSIONS. WHILE MAKING A BACKSTROKE WITH THE ALUMINUM EXTENSION HANDLE, ONE EMPLOYEE MADE CONTACT WITH THE OVERHEAD POWER LINES NEXT TO THE CHURCH. THIS EMPLOYEE WAS ELECTROCUTED.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, E C, EXTENSION HANDLE, PAINTER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15140379 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Painters, construction and maintenance |