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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: 1760570.015 - Verizon Maryland Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Verizon Maryland Llc
220 Ashton Rd.
Ashton, MD 20861
Mailing Address:
12277 Wilkins Avenue Attn: Aaron Phelps, Rockville, MD 20852
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 517311
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/02/2025
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,975 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,975 |
| Current Penalty | $4,975 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,975 |
| 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 | 19100268 D03 II | 01/08/2025 | 01/16/2025 | $4,975 | $4,975 | $0 | 01/27/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 1:00 p.m. on July 9, 2024, an employee and a coworker working as repair technicians for a telecommunication company were installing fiber optic cables from a power pole to a residence. While attempting to get the fiber optic cable across a small patch of woods, the cable crossed over a 7,620-Volt powerline. The employee was operating a bucket truck next to the powerline to retrieve the fiber optic cable. While attempting to remove the cable from the powerline, the employee contacted the high voltage line with his right shoulder. The employee was shocked and died due to electrocution.
Keywords: Clearance, Contact, Electric Shock, Electrical Wire, Electrocuted, High Voltage, Installing, Line Clearance, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Optical Fiber Cable, PPE, Power Lines, Protective Clothing, Shock, Shoulder, Telecom Work
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1760570.015 | 39 | M | Fatality | Telecomm: Line Installers And Repairers |