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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1663498.015 - Melton Electric, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Melton Electric, Inc.
2940 Eldridge Parkway
Houston, TX 77082
Mailing Address:
2309 Karbach St., Houston, TX 77092
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/14/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2020537 | ||
| Inspection | 1663682 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $42,189 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,189 |
| Current Penalty | $42,189 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,189 |
| 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 | 19260095 A | 09/28/2023 | 10/25/2023 | $14,063 | $14,063 | $0 | 11/02/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 09/28/2023 | 10/25/2023 | $14,063 | $14,063 | $0 | 11/02/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 09/28/2023 | 10/25/2023 | $14,063 | $14,063 | $0 | 11/02/2023 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 6:30 a.m. on April 14, 2023, an employee was standing on the ladder and troubleshooting the lighting fixture at the J-Box. The employee touched the live/exposed wire and got electrocuted. He fell off the ladder to the ground. The employee was killed.
Keywords: Electrocuted, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Ladder, Lighting Fixture, Troubleshooting, Unguarded Live Parts
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1663498.015 | 28 | M | Fatality |