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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306276569 - Newman & Distefano Electric Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Springfield Area Office
Site Address:
Newman & Distefano Electric Company, Inc.
25 Research Drive
Westborough, MA 01582
Mailing Address:
28 Douglas St., Worcester, MA 01603
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/28/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 12/29/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100690536 | ||
| Referral | 200697365 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Current Penalty | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,100 |
| 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 | 19260416 A01 | 09/29/2004 | 10/12/2004 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On September 10, 2004, Employee #1, an apprentice electrician, was working in the control room of the headquarters for National Grid. He was preparing to install conductors for switches on working consoles when he contacted an energized conductor. Employee #1 received a 277-volt electric shock and was killed.
Keywords: INSTALLING, WORK RULES, ELECTROCUTED, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, LOCKOUT, INEXPERIENCE, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306276569 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |