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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 late r that day.
Keywords:electrical wire, electrical work, electrical panel, electrocuted, installing
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1619577.015 | Fatality | Electricians |