Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303566715 - Richland County - Public Works Dept.
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Richland County - Public Works Dept.
400 Powell Road
Columbia, SC 29203
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 192, Columbia, SC 29204
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9199
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/07/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/22/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100372978 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,575 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,575 |
| Current Penalty | $630 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $630 |
| 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 | 19100147 C06 I | 01/25/2002 | 02/27/2002 | $150 | $375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100333 B02 I | 01/25/2002 | 01/31/2002 | $300 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100333 B02 III | 01/25/2002 | 01/31/2002 | $180 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 17, 2001, Employee #1, a 28-year-old male, from Richland County - Public Works Department was replacing a light fixture in the county courthouse holding cell area. Employee #1 was working on a 277-volt fixture without the power being turned off and locked out when he contacted a live wire and received electrical shock, causing him to fall off the fiberglass ladder he was working from. Employee #1 was taken to the hospital and kept overnight for observation and released the following afternoon.
Keywords: SHOCK, LIGHTING FIXTURE, ELECTRICAL WORK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303566715 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Misc. electrical & electronic equipment repairers |
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