Inspection Detail

Inspection: 310356704 - J.W. Hill & Sons Roofing Co.

Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Norfolk (Regional Office) - Safety 0355112

Inspection Nr: 310356704

Report ID: 0355112

Date Opened: 08/09/2006

Site Address:
J.W. Hill & Sons Roofing Co.
2200 Colonial Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23503

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1761

NAICS: 238160/Roofing Contractors

Inspection Type: Referral

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 09/11/2006

Planning Guide: Safety-Construction

Emphasis: L:Ohpwrlne

Case Closed: 02/27/2007

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Referral	202446167	Yes

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	1					1
Current Violations	1					1
Initial Penalty	$7,000	$0	$0	$0	$0	$7,000
Current Penalty	$2,500	$0	$0	$0	$0	$2,500
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Latest Event
1.	01001A	Serious	ELEC040801	09/21/2006	09/25/2006	$2,500	$7,000	$0	I - Informal Settlement
2.	01001B	Serious	ELEC0409 B	09/21/2006	09/25/2006	$0	$0	$0	I - Informal Settlement
3.	01001C	Serious	ELEC0410 A	09/21/2006	09/25/2006	$0	$0	$0	I - Informal Settlement

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200924546

Event: 08/09/2006

Two Employees Are Shocked and Burned by Power Line

On August 9, 2006, Employees #1 and #2 were setting up for roofing operations. Overhead power lines (19,900-volt) were located approximately 16 feet from the front of the building. Employees #1 and #2 were standing on a ladder, which contacted a high-voltage line. Both employees were shocked and sustained burns to their hands and feet, for which they were hospitalized. The lines had not been guarded, deenergized, or removed before the employees set up their equipment for the roofing job.

Keywords: BURN, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, LOCKOUT, ROOFER, ELECTRIC SHOCK, HAND, FOOT

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	310356704			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Roofers
2	310356704			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Roofers

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