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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312924624 - Halcumb Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Halcumb Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
2901 Avenue Q 1/2
Galveston, TX 77550
Mailing Address:
27 Willow Lane, Galveston, TX 77551
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/03/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/26/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101934263 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $9,200 |
| Current Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,200 |
| 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 | 19260050 B | 02/08/2011 | 02/15/2011 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | 02/24/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19260021 B06 I | 02/08/2011 | 02/18/2011 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | 02/24/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 02/08/2011 | 02/18/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/24/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A | 02/08/2011 | 02/11/2011 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/24/2011 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On August 27, 2010, Employee #1 and a coworker entered a crawl space under a residential home to replace the air conditioning ductwork damaged during a storm surge. The storm surge also detached electrical wiring from floor joints underneath the house , as well as loosened wiring junctions and damaged wiring insulation. Upon initial entry under the house, Employee #1 received an electrical shock from one of the unattached wires. The coworker obtained a voltage meter to determine which wires were energized, and electrical tape to repair any damaged connections or insulation. During the work, Employee #1 attempted to remove a section of metal ductwork when its metal edge contacted a 240 volt power line lying on the ground. The power line sent an electrical shock that electrocuted Employee #1. The coworker summoned emergency medical personnel and freed Employee #1 by throwing a brick at the circuit and disrupting it. Emergency medical personnel arrived and transported Employee #1 to a medical center where he was pronounced dead.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312924624 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Sheetmetal duct installers |