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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: 1763391.015 - 157152 - City Of Rocky Mount - Tar Water Treatment Plant
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
157152 - City Of Rocky Mount - Tar Water Treatment Plant
4512 Leaston Rd
Wesleyan College, NC 27804
Mailing Address:
331 S. Franklin St, Wesleyan College, NC 27804
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4941
NAICS: 221310/Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/20/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2190032 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $64,524 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $64,524 |
| Current Penalty | $64,524 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $64,524 |
| 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 | 19100146 E01 | 01/17/2025 | 03/06/2025 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100333 A01 | 01/17/2025 | 01/28/2025 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100303 F02 | 01/17/2025 | 01/28/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100333 C02 | 01/17/2025 | 03/06/2025 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19100335 A01 I | 01/17/2025 | 01/28/2025 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19100335 A02 I | 01/17/2025 | 01/28/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 7. | 01004C | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 01/17/2025 | 01/28/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
On July 21, 2024, an employee working for a water treatment plant was troubleshooting an electrical float valve inside a treatment tank. The employee contacted live electrical wiring and was shocked. The employee died due to electrocution.
Keywords: Contact, Electric Shock, Electrical Wire, Electrocuted, Energized, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Maintenance, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Shock, Tank, Troubleshooting, Valve, Water Tank, Water Treatment, Water Treatment Plant
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1763391.015 | 19 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |