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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311596829 - Dave'S Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
Dave'S Construction
76-80 Rogers Street
Lowell, MA 01852
Mailing Address:
119 Drum Hill Road #372, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 238170/Siding Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/09/2007
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Commercial Constr, S:Electrical, S:Fall From Height, S:Hispanic
Case Closed: 09/10/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100770908 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Current Violations | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $13,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,800 |
| Current Penalty | $11,550 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,550 |
| 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 | 19260451 B05 II | 05/16/2008 | 05/22/2008 | $1,050 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260451 B07 | 05/16/2008 | 05/22/2008 | $1,050 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260451 C02 | 05/16/2008 | 05/22/2008 | $1,050 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260451 F06 | 05/16/2008 | 05/22/2008 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260451 F07 | 05/16/2008 | 05/22/2008 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19260451 G01 | 05/16/2008 | 05/22/2008 | $1,050 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19260452 J02 | 05/16/2008 | 05/22/2008 | $1,050 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19260454 A | 05/16/2008 | 07/03/2008 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 8, 2007, Employer #1 and a coworker were erecting a pole section of a pump jack scaffold to continue siding a condominium under construction in Lowell, MA. They lost control of the pole section and it struck an approximately 7,600-volt powerline running adjacent to the construction site. Employee #1 was electrocuted and was pronounced dead at the scene. His coworker suffered only minor injuries.
Keywords: CLEARANCE, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, WORK RULES, ELECTROCUTED, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, PUMP JACK SCAFFOLD, METAL POLE, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, LOST CONTROL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311596829 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |