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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1733179.015 - The Ultimate Power Connection
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
The Ultimate Power Connection
1815 Hillburn Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
Mailing Address:
3922 Polly Street, Dallas, TX 75210
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/07/2024
Emphasis: L:Constr6
Case Closed: 08/19/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2137625 |
Investigation Summary
At 10:00 a.m. on March 3, 2024, an employee working as an electrician apprentice for an electrical contractor was installing an 8-foot-5/8-inch grounding rod when he fell onto the rod. The rod entered the employee's left eye and penetrated his brain. According to medical examiner's report, the employee died from penetrating blunt force injuries of the head. Specific and detailed causes of death are found in the medical examiner's report.
Keywords: Apprentice, Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Brain, Construction, Electrical Work, Electrician, Eye, Eye protection, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fracture, Ground Rod, Grounding Rod, Head, Inexperience, Installing, Insufficient Supervision, Puncture, Puncture Wound, Traumatic Brain Injury
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1733179.015 | 51 | M | Fatality | Electricians' apprentices |