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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1768177.015 - Hammers Utility Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Hammers Utility Corp
2300 Arthurs Woods Drive
Bel Air, MD 21015
Mailing Address:
4405 Leeds Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/02/2025
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/09/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2199391 |
Investigation Summary
At 6:51 a.m. on August 11, 2024, two employees, a crew leader and a helper, were dispatched to investigate a secondary electrical fault at a residence. Upon arrival, they parked on the street and discussed the job while sitting in the work van. The crew leader instructed the helper to check the meter, and the helper exited the van to retrieve cones and possibly tools. As the helper walked through the yard toward the meter, a natural gas explosion occurred without warning. The helper suffered fatal injuries from the blast, and the crew leader, in a state of shock, instructed others to call 911 and evacuate the area. The explosion was later confirmed by the NTSB to be a natural gas explosion.
Keywords: Electrical Fault, Explosion, Gas
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1768177.015 | 35 | M | Fatality | Electrical power installers and repairers |