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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: 1717732.015 - Electric Power Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Richmond (Regional Office) - Safety 0355111
Site Address:
Electric Power Inc
1351 West Hundred Road
Chester, VA 23836
Mailing Address:
1351 West Hundred Road, Chester, VA 23836
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 541330/Engineering Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/18/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2248576 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $24,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,600 |
| Current Penalty | $24,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,600 |
| 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 | 19100335 A01 I | 06/18/2024 | $9,225 | $9,225 | $0 | 07/18/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100335 A02 II | 06/18/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/18/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100333 A02 | 06/18/2024 | 07/18/2024 | $15,375 | $15,375 | $0 | 07/18/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 10:00 a.m. on December 20, 2023, an employee working as an electronics technician was testing circuits for a newly fabricated 15-kilivolt switch. The employee possibly contacted energized components causing electric shock and experiencing a heart attack. The employee was transported the local hospital, where he was transferred to a medical center. On December 24, 2023, the employee died.
Keywords: Cardiac Arrest, Cardiovasc System, Contact, Electric Shock, Electric Switch, Electrical Wire, Electrical Work, Electronic Work, Heart, Heart Attack, Leg, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, PPE, PPE Hazard Assessment, Protective Clothing, Shock, Technician
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1717732.015 | 55 | M | Fatality | Electrical and electronic technicians |