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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313498677 - Ep Mechanical Technologies, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: El Paso Area Office
Site Address:
Ep Mechanical Technologies, Inc.
1201 E. Nevada
El Paso, TX 79902
Mailing Address:
211 N. Cotton, El Paso, TX 79901
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/28/2010
Emphasis: L:Const, L:Constr6, S:Electrical
Case Closed: 06/28/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102144003 | ||
| Referral | 202136495 | Yes | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| Current Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,800 |
| 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 | 19260028 A | 03/25/2011 | 04/30/2011 | $3,600 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260056 A | 03/25/2011 | 04/30/2011 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19260403 H | 03/25/2011 | 04/30/2011 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19260417 A | 03/25/2011 | 04/30/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 03/25/2011 | 04/30/2011 | $3,600 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 03/25/2011 | 04/30/2011 | $3,600 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:00 p.m. on September 28, 2010, Employee #1, an air conditioning technician, was installing a thermostat line from an attic. The metal fish tape that he intended to use to pull wiring through a wall came into contact with an un-insulated 110 Volt line that powered a fixture in the attic. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: ATTIC, ELEC INSULATION, INSTALLING, METAL WIRE, AIR CONDITIONER, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313498677 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |