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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17503517 - Hoskins Electric Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Austin Area Office
Site Address:
Hoskins Electric Co.
9009 Mountain Ridge Dr.
Austin, TX 78749
Mailing Address:
414 Thompson Lane, Austin, TX 78742
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/02/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/18/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360141618 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $800 |
| Current Penalty | $400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $400 |
| 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 | 19260105 A | 05/20/1986 | 05/23/1986 | $240 | $480 | $0 | 06/09/1986 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260500 D01 | 05/20/1986 | 05/22/1986 | $160 | $320 | $0 | 06/09/1986 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19260400 H02 | 05/20/1986 | 05/23/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/09/1986 | - |
Investigation Summary
ON APRIL 28, 1986 AT 12:50 PM, AN ELECTRICIAN WAS WORKING ON THE FLAT ROOF OF A THREE STORY OFFICE BUILDING IN THE FINAL STAGE OF CONSTRUCTION (THE ROOF WAS COMPLETE). THE EMPLOYEE, WITH THE HELP OF TWO OTHER WORKERS, WAS PREPARING BUNDLES OF THREE CONDUCTORS FOR PULLING THROUGH A CONDUIT. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS PULLING A BUNDLE OF WIRES OFF THE 3 REELS OF CONDUCTORS IN ORDER TO MAKE A 60 FOOT LONG BUNDLE. HE WAS BACKING UP WHILE HOLDING THE WIRES STRAIGHT. AS HE BACKED AWAY FROM THE REELS, HIS FEET STRUCK THE 10 1/2 INCH HIGH PARAPET ON THE EDGE OF THE ROOF. HE TUMBLED OVER THE EDGE, HEAD FIRST, AND FELL 35 FEET TO A CONCRETE SLAB. HE DIED IN ROUTE TO THE HOSPITAL.
Keywords: ROOF, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TRIPPED, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17503517 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |