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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305501645 - Electrical Technologies Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Electrical Technologies Corporation
18 Street & Bay Road (Intersection)
Miami Beach, FL 33164
Mailing Address:
7950 Nw 74th Street, Medley, FL 33166
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/28/2002
Emphasis: L:Conspace, N:Trench
Case Closed: 10/18/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100675297 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $6,000 | $56,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $62,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $44,800 | $0 | $200 | $0 | $47,000 |
| 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 | 19260651 D | 04/08/2003 | 04/14/2003 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $0 | 04/22/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260652 A01 | 04/08/2003 | 04/14/2003 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $0 | 04/22/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19261053 B01 | 04/08/2003 | 04/14/2003 | $200 | $2,000 | $0 | 04/22/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 02001 | Willful | 5A0001 | 04/08/2003 | 04/14/2003 | $44,800 | $56,000 | $0 | 04/22/2003 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On October 10, 2002, Employees #1 and #2 and two coworkers, of the Electrical Technologies Corporation, were installing PVC pipes in a trench to run cable through it. This duct would then connect to the 10 ft deep by 3 ft 3 in. wide manhole located nearby. Water from the manhole was seeping into the trench through the window outlets that connected the two, and the crew decided to use a pump to purge the water from the manhole. The manhole opening was located 5 ft away, but the trench was dug up to the point of the manhole walls. Employee #2 entered the manhole to unclog the pump hose when he became overwhelmed by the atmospheric conditions and fell, face down, in the water. Employee #1, the foreman, went in to rescue him and also loss consciousness. When one of the coworkers tried to help them, he became dizzy and immediately exited the manhole. Employees #1 and #2 died of hydrogen sulfide exposure and were pronounced dead at the scene. The fire department took readings of the atmosphere and purged the manhole prior to sending in its rescue crew.
Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, VAPOR, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, INHALATION, CHEMICAL VAPOR, MANHOLE, OVEREXPOSURE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305501645 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 305501645 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |