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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: 1682368.015 - Rpm Facility Services, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Rpm Facility Services, Llc
1477 Maccorkle Ave
Saint Albans, WV 25177
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1264, Saint Albans, WV 25177
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/18/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2052548 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $31,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,250 |
| Current Penalty | $25,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,500 |
| 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 | 19260416 A01 | 11/03/2023 | 11/24/2023 | $12,750 | $15,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 11/03/2023 | 11/24/2023 | $12,750 | $15,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 4:00 p.m. on July 11, 2023, Employee #1 was working from a scissor lift, changing out light fixtures from fluorescent to LED. The circuit powering the lights had not been deenergized. As Employee #1 stripped the wires, he made contact with the live wires, causing an electric shock. Employee #1 was killed via electrocution.
Keywords: Circuit Breaker, Electric Shock, Electrocuted, Lighting Circuit, Lighting Fixture, Lockout/Tagout, Scissor lift
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1682368.015 | 43 | M | Fatality |