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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304573983 - Mcdonald Electric
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Mcdonald Electric
2101 Nasa Rd. 1
Houston, TX 77058
Mailing Address:
5044 Timber Creek, Houston, TX 77017
Union Status: Union
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/04/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/28/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101930568 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $20,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,800 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260020 B02 | 11/27/2002 | 12/30/2002 | $0 | $5,600 | $0 | 12/23/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 11/27/2002 | 12/30/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/23/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19260028 A | 11/27/2002 | 12/30/2002 | $0 | $4,000 | $0 | 12/23/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19260095 A | 11/27/2002 | 12/30/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/23/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01002C | Serious | 19260102 A01 | 11/27/2002 | 12/30/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/23/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01003 | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 11/27/2002 | 12/30/2002 | $0 | $5,600 | $0 | 12/23/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 01004 | Serious | 19260417 A | 11/27/2002 | 12/30/2002 | $0 | $5,600 | $0 | 12/23/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On or about August 29, 2002, Employee #1 was terminating conductors at a junction box and Employee #2 was terminating conductors at a diesel generator. Employee #2 received an electrical shock while terminating the conductors and bumped his head. Employee #2 informed Employee #1 that the conductors were energized and Employee #1 verified that the conductors were energized at 120 volts (control voltage) using a multimeter. Employee #1 told Employee #2 to go and clean up and he continued to troubleshoot. Employee #1 came into contact with 467 volts (AC). Employee #2 tried to pull Employee #1 away from the electrical panel and received a shock. Employee #1 was taken to the hospital and died of complications due to electrical shock.
Keywords: ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRICAL WORK, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK, ELECTRICAL BOX, ELEC EQUIPMENT--MISC
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304573983 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation Not Listed |