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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: 1696803.015 - Western States Contracting, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
Western States Contracting, Inc.
5600 Block Of Ann Road And North 5th Street
North Las Vegas, NV 89031
Mailing Address:
4129 West Cheyenne Avenue, North Las Vegas, NV 89032
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/13/2024
Emphasis: S:Construction
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2079754 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $46,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $46,875 |
| Current Penalty | $46,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $46,875 |
| 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 | 19261408 A02 | 02/27/2024 | 03/04/2024 | $15,625 | $15,625 | $0 | 03/20/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19261427 A | 02/27/2024 | 03/04/2024 | $15,625 | $15,625 | $0 | 03/20/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19261428 A | 02/27/2024 | 03/04/2024 | $15,625 | $15,625 | $0 | 03/20/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19261412 F01 | 02/27/2024 | 03/04/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/20/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 12:30 p.m. on September 11, 2023, Employee #1 was helping to move a light pole into its base by hand underneath a powerline. The employee was electrocuted and killed.
Keywords: Electrocuted, Lighting, Overhead Power Line
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1696803.015 | 43 | M | Fatality |