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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1580888.015 - T.J. Whipple Construction Company
Inspection Information - Office: Erie Area Office
Site Address:
T.J. Whipple Construction Company
1015 E. 12th Street
Erie, PA 16503
Mailing Address:
1822 Cranberry St., Erie, PA 16502
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 236220/Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/22/2022
Emphasis: L:Demo3
Case Closed: 10/07/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1868882 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1580899 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,510 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,510 |
| Current Penalty | $5,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,300 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 08/22/2022 | 09/16/2022 | $1,300 | $3,170 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260020 B02 | 08/22/2022 | 09/16/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19260095 A | 08/22/2022 | 09/16/2022 | $1,000 | $3,170 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 08/22/2022 | 09/16/2022 | $3,000 | $3,170 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 08/22/2022 | 09/16/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01003C | Serious | 19260417 B | 08/22/2022 | 09/16/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 8:30 a.m. on February 22, 2022, an employee worked to remove electrical switches and disconnects using a grinder with a cutting disk to cut into conduit. While working, the employee cut into a live wire and an arc flash occurred that burned the employee's face and near the right ear. The employee was taken to the hospital and admitted to treat the burns.
Keywords: Conduit, Cutting, Ear, Electric Arc Flash, Electric current, Electrical Burn, Face, Grinder
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1580888.015 | 36 | M | Hospitalized injury |