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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: 1759929.015 - K F Howell Electric
Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office
Site Address:
K F Howell Electric
77 Rio Robles
San Jose, CA 95134
Mailing Address:
3390 Viso Court, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/27/2024
Emphasis: N:Heatnep, S:Heatsep-Outdoor
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2182038 | ||
| Inspection | 1759956 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1759951 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1759947 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $70,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $70,200 |
| Current Penalty | $70,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $70,200 |
| 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 | 1509(A) | 12/27/2024 | $8,100 | $8,100 | $0 | 03/12/2025 | C - Contested | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3381(A) | 12/27/2024 | $8,100 | $8,100 | $0 | 03/12/2025 | C - Contested | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3650(L) | 12/27/2024 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 03/12/2025 | C - Contested | ||
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 3650(U) | 12/27/2024 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 03/12/2025 | C - Contested | ||
| 5. | 05001 | Serious | 3650(T)(26) | 12/27/2024 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 03/12/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
On July 2, 2024, Employee #1, a General Electrical Superintendent, and coworkers were marking and drilling holes into a concrete pad for the installation of metal drive cabinets. The employer had hired a rigging contractor to deliver, set up, and install three cabinets in the Iron Bridge room. The cabinets were placed on the concrete pad, but due to insufficient space inside the cabinets, the holes could not be drilled. On July 3, 2024, the rigging contractor attached lifting brackets to two cabinets (a three-door and a two-door cabinet) using straps and a 10-foot wooden beam secured to the forklift forks. The forklift operator raised the cabinets approximately 8 inches off the ground while Employee #1 and coworkers worked nearby. The load fell from the forklift forks, pinning Employee #1 underneath. Emergency services transported the employee to a local hospital, where he died from fatal injuries sustained to multiple parts of his body.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Caught Between, Caught By, Caught In, Crushed, Forklift, Metal, Pinned, Struck Against, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1759929.015 | 53 | M | Fatality | Electricians |