Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313620080 - Electrocomm Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Electrocomm Services, Inc.
701 Northern Avenue
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Mailing Address:
4519 Mack Avenue, Frederick, MD 21703
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/30/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Electric, S:Construction (1500-1799)
Case Closed: 10/22/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102594728 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,050 | $20,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,550 |
| Current Penalty | $2,280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,280 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 09/16/2009 | 09/19/2009 | $535 | $1,050 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260417 A | 09/16/2009 | 09/23/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19260417 C | 09/16/2009 | 10/15/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 09/16/2009 | 10/15/2009 | $1,745 | $20,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 29, 2009, Employees #1 through #3, electricians, were standing on ladders in a room installing lighting fixtures. Employees #1 through #3 made contact with 277 volts of electricity, were shocked and fell from their ladders. Employee #1 and Employee #2 transported themselves to local hospitals. Employee #1 was hospitalized. Employee #2 was released. Employee #3 did not seek medical attention. Upon further investigation, it was determined the main circuit breaker had not been deenergized.
Keywords: INSTALLING, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, LADDER, LIGHTING FIXTURE, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, CIRCUIT BREAKER, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313620080 | Non Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Electricians | ||
| 2 | 313620080 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Electricians | ||
| 3 | 313620080 | Non Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Electricians |
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