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Inspection: 1663498.015 - Melton Electric, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South
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 | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1663498.015 | Fatality |