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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1548309.015 - 149872 - Simpson Electrical, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
149872 - Simpson Electrical, Inc.
2903 Lee Avenue
Sanford, NC 27330
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 61273, Durham, NC 27715
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/17/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/07/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1798705 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| Current Penalty | $3,675 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,675 |
| 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 | 02/14/2022 | 02/21/2022 | $1,575 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260417 A | 02/14/2022 | 02/21/2022 | $2,100 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 3:25 p.m. on August 16, 2021, an employee worked to replace fluorescent light fixtures and ballasts with LED lighting. The employee worked from a lift to access the area above a drop ceiling to work on the lighting. At some point, the employee made contact with a live 280 volt wire and was electrocuted and killed.
Keywords: Ballast--Lighting, Contact, Electrocuted, Lighting, Lighting Fixture, Unguarded Live Parts
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1548309.015 | 47 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |