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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18524769 - Gary R. Rash Plumbing, Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Gary R. Rash Plumbing, Incorporated
5300 Silchester Lane
Charlotte, NC 28212
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 23300, 7124 E. Matthews-Mint Hill Rd., Charlotte, NC 28212
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/02/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/11/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360260624 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| Current Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 01/31/1989 | 02/06/1989 | $210 | $210 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260404 B01 II | 01/31/1989 | 02/06/1989 | $210 | $210 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 7B0302 A | 01/31/1989 | 02/06/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A 24-YEAR-OLD APPRENTICE PLUMBER WAS REPAIRING A LEAK IN A COLD WATER PIPE. APPARENTLY, THE CONDUCTORS LEADING FROM THE TEMPORARY SERVICE TO THE HOUSE WHERE THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING HAD BEEN WIRED SO THAT ONE OF THE CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS WAS CONNECTED WHERE THE NEUTRAL CONDUCTOR SHOULD HAVE GONE. THE WIRING ERROR ENERGIZED THE COPPER WATER PIPE. IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT THE EMPLOYEE DIED OF ELECTROCUTION WHILE HE WAS WORKING ON THE PIPE, EVEN THOUGH THE MEDICAL EXAMINER FOUND NO BURN MARKS ON THE BODY.
Keywords: SERVICE CONDUCTOR, ELECTRICAL, E GI VII, ELECTROCUTED, GROUND FAULT, PLUMBING, SYSTEM GROUNDING, METAL PIPE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18524769 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices |