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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304689623 - A. W. Smith Iii Enterprises Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Manassas (Regional Office)- Safety 0355114
Site Address:
A. W. Smith Iii Enterprises Inc.
200 South Pickett St.
Alexandria, VA 22304
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1542
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/06/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/10/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362637142 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,050 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | ELEC040802 | 07/11/2002 | 07/16/2002 | $700 | $7,000 | $0 | 07/18/2002 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | ELEC0409 B | 07/11/2002 | 07/23/2002 | $700 | $7,000 | $0 | 07/18/2002 | Y - State Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260020 B01 | 07/11/2002 | 08/27/2002 | $100 | $750 | $0 | 07/18/2002 | Y - State Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260050 C | 07/11/2002 | 09/18/2002 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 07/18/2002 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260100 A | 07/11/2002 | 07/16/2002 | $150 | $1,500 | $0 | 07/18/2002 | Y - State Decision | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19260453 B02 V | 07/11/2002 | 07/16/2002 | $100 | $750 | $0 | 07/18/2002 | Y - State Decision | |
| 7. | 01007A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 07/11/2002 | 08/27/2002 | $100 | $1,050 | $0 | 07/18/2002 | Y - State Decision | |
| 8. | 01007B | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 07/11/2002 | 07/23/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/18/2002 | Y - State Decision | |
| 9. | 01007C | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 07/11/2002 | 08/27/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/18/2002 | Y - State Decision | |
| 10. | 01008 | Serious | ELEC0410 A | 07/11/2002 | 07/16/2002 | $150 | $1,500 | $0 | 07/18/2002 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:00 p.m. on February 6, 2002, Employee #1, of A. W. Smith III Enterprises, Inc., was standing inside the cage of an aerial lift. He was preparing to mark a large metal sign at different heights to determine if the company was going to install a different type of sign. A coworker, who was also in the cage, was operating the aerial lift. Employee #1 was touching the sign when the cage contacted a 7,200-volt overhead power line located 8 ft 6 in. from the sign. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Keywords: CLEARANCE, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, WORK RULES, ELECTROCUTED, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, ADVERTISING SIGN, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304689623 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Construction trades, n.e.c. |