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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1705435.015 - Paradigm Controls Of Texas
Inspection Information - Office: El Paso Area Office
Site Address:
Paradigm Controls Of Texas
971 County Road 101 ?31�17'35"N? ?103�06'42"W?
Verhalen, TX 79772
Mailing Address:
1032 Lizzie Lane, Tomball, TX 77375
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 221210/Natural Gas Distribution
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/23/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/26/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2095021 | ||
| Inspection | 1705455 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1705439 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,292 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,292 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 03/22/2024 | 04/10/2024 | $0 | $11,292 | $0 | 04/11/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 03/22/2024 | 04/10/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/11/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 10:00 a.m. on October 22, 2023, an employee working as an electrician for a natural gas distribution company was troubleshooting a switchgear in the Motor Control Center. The employee was working with three coworkers who worked for other employers. The employee made contact with live electrical equipment and an arc flash occurred. The employee died from electrocution, burns and smoke inhalation.
Keywords: Burn, Electric Arc Flash, Electric Shock, Electric Switch, Electrical Wire, Electrical Work, Electrician, Electrocuted, Fire, Inexperience, Insufficient Supervision, Lack of Work Procedures, Multi-employer Worksite, Multiemployer, PPE, PPE Hazard Assessment, Protective Clothing, Shock, Smoke Inhalation, Switchgear, Troubleshooting
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1705435.015 | 25 | M | Fatality | Electricians |