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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: 1733925.015 - Eb Electric & Air
Inspection Information - Office: San Antonio Area Office
Site Address:
Eb Electric & Air
4606 Centerview Dr Suite 271 (Renovation)
San Antonio, TX 78228
Mailing Address:
5913 Wamego Lane, Plano, TX 75094
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/12/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 2140234 | Yes | |
| Accident | 2140610 | ||
| Inspection | 1733941 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1733940 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,678 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,678 |
| Current Penalty | $7,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,600 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 08/07/2024 | $3,800 | $4,839 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 08/07/2024 | $3,800 | $4,839 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A01 | 08/07/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:50 a.m. on March 8, 2024, an employee working as an electrician apprentice was standing on an 8-foot ladder installing ceiling light fixtures. The employee fell off the ladder unexpectantly and lost consciousness. An EMT attempted to revive the employee, including using an AED. The employee appears to have been electrically shocked and died from chest and lung injuries.
Keywords: AED, Apprentice, Ballast--Lighting, Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Chest, Commercial Building, Construction, Electric Shock, Electrical Wire, Electrical Work, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Installing, Ladder, Lighting Fixture, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Lost consciousness, Lung, Resuscitation, Shock
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1733925.015 | 49 | M | Fatality | Electricians' apprentices |