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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311326136 - Dimitri Novickoff Consulting
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Site Address:
Dimitri Novickoff Consulting
12 Th & Donner Streets
Monessen, PA 15062
Mailing Address:
1562 Fairmont Drive, New Kensington, PA 15068
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1795
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/13/2008
Emphasis: S:Commercial Constr, S:Electrical
Case Closed: 07/01/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100541424 | ||
| Referral | 200547743 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
On April 10, 2008, Employees #1, the owner of the company, and #2 were testing a power panel for electrical power to troubleshoot a garage door that would not close due to a lack of electrical power. The Employees went behind the electrical panel where to 25 KV conductors entered the panel and removed several covers exposing the energized conductors and lugs. Employee #1 began testing the circuit with a 110 and 220 volt test meter. Employee #1 touched one of the lugs and a large flash and fire occurred which caught both employees clothes on fire. As they ran from behind the panel they extinguished one another then were assisted by other coworkers. Both employees were air lifted to the burn unit at West Penn hospital, and both employees were admitted with serious burns. Employee #1 died on April 30, 2008 due to complications from the serious burns.
Keywords: BURN, DEMOLITION, ELECTRICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311326136 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 311326136 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |