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Inspection: 314302191 - D.O.D. Directorate Of Public Works

Inspection Information - Office: Austin Area Office

 

Inspection Nr: 314302191
Report ID: 0625400
Date Opened: 09/24/2010

Site Address:
D.O.D. Directorate Of Public Works
Bldg 1001 Tank Battalion Avenue
Fort Hood, TX 76554

Mailing Address:
Bldg 4213, 77th Street, Attn: Imwe-Hod-Pwo, Fort Hood, TX 76544

Union Status: Union

SIC:9711

NAICS: 928110/National Security

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership:  

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 09/24/2010

Emphasis: L:Fedsafe, S:Electrical

Case Closed: 03/21/2011

Related Activity
Type Activity Nr Safety Health
Accident 100605815
Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties Serious Willful Repeat Other Unclass Total
Initial Violations 9 4 13
Current Violations 9 4 13
Initial Penalty $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Current Penalty $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
FTA Penalty $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Violation Items
# Citation ID Citaton Type Standard Cited Issuance Date Abatement Due Date Current Penalty Initial Penalty FTA Penalty Contest Latest Event Note
1. 01001 Serious 19100303 F02 02/15/2011 02/21/2011 $0 $0 $0 -  
2. 01002 Serious 19100303 G01 II 02/15/2011 02/21/2011 $0 $0 $0 -  
3. 01003 Serious 19100305 B01 I 02/15/2011 02/22/2011 $0 $0 $0 -  
4. 01005 Serious 19100305 E01 02/15/2011 02/22/2011 $0 $0 $0 -  
5. 01006 Serious 19100333 A01 02/15/2011 02/22/2011 $0 $0 $0 -  
6. 01007 Serious 19100333 B02 I 02/15/2011 02/22/2011 $0 $0 $0 -  
7. 01008 Serious 19100333 B02 IIB 02/15/2011 02/22/2011 $0 $0 $0 -  
8. 01009 Serious 19100335 A01 I 02/15/2011 02/22/2011 $0 $0 $0 -  
9. 01010 Serious 19100335 A02 I 02/15/2011 02/22/2011 $0 $0 $0 -  
10. 02001 Other 19040004 A 02/15/2011 04/01/2011 $0 $0 $0 -  
11. 02002 Other 19040029 B01 02/15/2011 04/01/2011 $0 $0 $0 -  
12. 02003 Other 19040032 B06 02/15/2011 04/01/2011 $0 $0 $0 -  
13. 02004 Other 19040039 A 02/15/2011 04/01/2011 $0 $0 $0 -  

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200604619
Event: 09/24/2010
Employee Electrocuted and Later Dies Working on Floodlights

At approximately 2:15 p.m. on September 24, 2010, Employee #1 was changing out a ballast and capacitor for an outdoor floodlight, when he was electrocuted and died. Employee #1 was working on the light fixture and wiring, while a subcontractor controlling the power that controls both the flagpole and security floodlights. Employee #1 and the subcontractor were communicating with each other by radio, when to turn on or off the power, when the subcontractor suddenly lost contact with Employee #1. The subcontractor went to check on Employee #1 and found him on the ground with one arm over the light fixture. Soldiers on site attempted CPR, Employee #1 was unresponsive, while transported to the post hospital, and was later pronounced dead.

Keywords: ELECTROCUTED, LIGHTING FIXTURE

Investigated Inspection
# Inspection Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 314302191 Fatality Electric Shock Electricians
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