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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314302191 - D.O.D. Directorate Of Public Works
Inspection Information - Office: Austin Area Office
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
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100605815 |
| 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 |
| # | 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
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
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314302191 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electricians |