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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309868446 - Nichols Construction, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Roanoke (Regional Office) -Health 0355123
Site Address:
Nichols Construction, Llc
Rt. 83, Dry Fork Road
Vansant, VA 24656
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/03/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/21/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362309320 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100269 A03 | 11/03/2006 | 11/07/2006 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 12/01/2006 | 1 - State Lower Court | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 510001 A | 11/03/2006 | 11/07/2006 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 12/01/2006 | 1 - State Lower Court | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On May 4, 2006, Employee #1 was clearing brush and trees from underneath a 12,470-volt, three-phase power line while a coworker used a chainsaw to cut the vegetation. They were working near a guy that was supporting a nearby power pole and was only anchored by being wrapped around a downed log. This wire was not connected to either of the two power pole grounds, nor was it equipped with any electrical continuity isolating device. Employee #1 either slipped and grabbed onto the guy or fell onto it, causing it to contact a "leg" off one of the three phases. The electric current caused electrical burns across Employee #1's chest. He was electrocuted.
Keywords: BURN, CHEST, PROTECTIVE GROUNDING, WORK RULES, ELECTROCUTED, SLIP, CONSTRUCTION, GUY, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309868446 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Helpers, construction trades |