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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310223698 - Djw Enterpises, Inc. Dba Winningham Electric
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Djw Enterpises, Inc. Dba Winningham Electric
1900 N Clack
Abilene, TX 79603
Mailing Address:
1208 State Hwy 29, Llano, TX 78643
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/21/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/04/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100813120 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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 | 19100333 A01 | 02/02/2007 | 02/07/2007 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100335 A01 I | 02/02/2007 | 02/07/2007 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100335 A02 II | 02/02/2007 | 02/07/2007 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100335 B01 | 02/02/2007 | 02/07/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 6, 2006, Employee #1, a certified electrician, and a helper, were repairing an energized three-phase, 480-volt AC circuit. When the final circuit conductors were being connected at the control panel, the ground wire was accidentally shorted directly to the phase terminals, creating an arc fault and flash. The blast of released energy struck Employee #1 full force; he suffered serious injuries that eventually resulted in his death. The coworker was knocked down and suffered contusions and abrasions, along with a headache and a temporary loss of hearin. Subsequent investigation determined that the circuit was energized unnecessarily, no form of personal protective equipment was being used, and no insulating materials/shields or devices were in place to protect from such accidental contacts. The panel was not appropriately marked for arc fault/flash hazards, and no form of warning, such as barriers, signs or symnols) were in place.
Keywords: ELECTRIC ARC, INSULATED TOOL, WORK RULES, ELECTROCUTED, CONSTRUCTION, HEARING LOSS, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, ELECTRICAL FAULT, WARNING SIGN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310223698 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |