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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314105651 - Modern Painting & Decorating
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Site Address:
Modern Painting & Decorating
1172 Industrial Boulevard
New Kensington, PA 15068
Mailing Address:
1055 Pittsburgh Street, Springdale, PA 15144
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1721
NAICS: 238320/Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/30/2010
Emphasis: L:Fall, N:Svep, S:Commercial Constr, S:Electrical, S:Fall From Height
Case Closed: 06/14/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100541655 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $8,400 | $49,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $57,400 |
| Current Penalty | $8,400 | $49,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $57,400 |
| 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 | 19260501 B01 | 09/28/2010 | 10/01/2010 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260503 A01 | 09/28/2010 | 10/04/2010 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Willful | 19260416 A01 | 09/28/2010 | 10/01/2010 | $49,000 | $49,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On April 7, 2010, an employee was finishing the painting of the side of a three story building and was using a metal paint roller screwed into a 5 ft. plastic covered aluminum pole. The employee was painting while lying on top of the 14-in. high parapet wall that was covered with sheet metal flashing. The employee was less that 3 feet from a 12.5 kV energized high voltage line. The employee inadvertently touched the high voltage line and was electrocuted.
Keywords: WALL, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRIC SHOCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314105651 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |