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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300180676 - Lawson Electric, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta West Area Office
Site Address:
Lawson Electric, Inc.
509 Fifth Ave
Dalton, GA 30721
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4244 409 Spring St., Chattanooga, TN 37405
Union Status: Union
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/08/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/12/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100200419 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,800 |
| Current Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| 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 | 19100332 B01 | 02/11/1999 | 03/31/1999 | $2,300 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100333 B02 | 02/11/1999 | 03/31/1999 | $4,000 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100333 C02 | 02/11/1999 | 03/31/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
An employee was installing a new ballast in a lighting fixture in a restroom. He was working from an insulated ladder inside one of the metal stalls. He had not deenergized the lighting circuit, nor was he using rubber insulating gloves or insulated tools. The employee contacted an energized conductor and was electrocuted.
Keywords: BALLAST--LIGHTING, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTROCUTED, LIGHTING FIXTURE, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300180676 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electricians |