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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306474669 - Showcase Banner Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Showcase Banner Inc.
10235 Southwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77036
Mailing Address:
14555 Philippine Street,Apt.#227, Houston, TX 77040
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/07/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/03/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101930915 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | $250 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | $250 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 11/21/2003 | 11/26/2003 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 11/21/2003 | 11/26/2003 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 11/21/2003 | 11/26/2003 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A | 11/21/2003 | 11/26/2003 | $250 | $250 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On July 3, 2003, Employees #1 and #2 were installing a promotional banner on a light pole. Employee #1 was in a bucket truck attempting to maneuver the bucket between the top of the light pole and a high voltage distribution line when he was electrocuted. Employee #2, who was on the ground, sustained electrical burns. The distribution line was less than 10 ft above the light pole. The bucket truck was not insulated.
Keywords: CLEARANCE, INSTALLING, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, WORK RULES, ELECTROCUTED, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306474669 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 306474669 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |