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Inspection: 1619577.015 - American Southwest Electric
Inspection Information - Office: Nevada Las Vegas
Site Address:
American Southwest Electric
4949 East Cheyenne Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89115
Mailing Address:
4485 Riviera Ridge Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89115
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/10/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1942797 | ||
| Inspection | 1639998 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1639955 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $30,453 | $0 | $0 | $1,628 | $0 | $32,081 |
| Current Penalty | $30,453 | $0 | $0 | $1,628 | $0 | $32,081 |
| 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 | 19260403 H | 02/23/2023 | 02/24/2023 | $10,151 | $10,151 | $0 | 03/24/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260405 B01 | 02/23/2023 | 02/27/2023 | $10,151 | $10,151 | $0 | 03/24/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 02/23/2023 | 02/24/2023 | $10,151 | $10,151 | $0 | 03/24/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 02001 | Other | NEVADA REVISED STATUTES 618.383(1 | 02/23/2023 | 02/28/2023 | $814 | $814 | $0 | 03/24/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 02002 | Other | NEVADA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 618.54 | 02/23/2023 | 02/28/2023 | $814 | $814 | $0 | 03/24/2023 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 10:30 a.m. on September 1, 2022, an employee was preparing to connect soccer field lightning to an electrical panel. While the employee was stripping a live wire (277 volt, 30 amp), his right middle finger made contact with the wire and he was electrocuted. The employee was transported to the hospital and died later that day.
Keywords:electrical wire, electrical work, electrical panel, electrocuted, installing
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1619577.015 | Fatality | Electricians |