Inspection Detail

Inspection: 1526560.015 - Golden Insulation Llc

Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta West Area Office

Investigation Summary

On April 15, 2021, an employee was working for a plumbing, heating, and air conditioning contractor. He was on a construction project that involved new construction or a new addition on a commercial building. In addition to the employee's firm, at least one other contractor was on the jobsite. The employee was installing insulation material onto a newly installed overhead duct. His right hand came into contact with some energized conductors or wires in a junction box. The exposed electrical conductors were energized at about 208 volts AC. The employee suffered second-degree burns to his right arm. He was attended by two employees of the electrical contractor after he received the electrical shock. Paramedics showed up on construction site within 15 minutes. The employee was medevaced to a major hospital in a large city. He was hospitalized.

Keywords: Commercial Building, Construction, Duct, Electric Conductor, Electric Shock, Electrical Burn, Electrical Wire, Electrician, Emergency Response, Energized, Engineering Controls, HVAC, Insufficient Supervision, Insulation, Lack of Engineering Controls, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Multi-employer Worksite, Multiemployer, Supervision, Thermal Insulation