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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316166529 - Latchman Electrical Control, Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Latchman Electrical Control, Incorporated
5000 Bradley Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20815
Mailing Address:
4109 Forestville Road, Forestville, MD 20747
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/08/2012
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Electric, S:Construction (1500-1799)
Case Closed: 06/25/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102596111 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,225 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,225 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | 50104 A | 03/12/2012 | 03/15/2012 | $2,000 | $3,225 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 12, 2011, Employee #1 and Coworker #1 were working for their employer as electricians. Their assigned task was to install emergency lighting in a walk-in refrigerator that was being installed in a supermarket under construction. The top of the refrigerator had a clearance from the ceiling of approximately 21 inches, and Employee #1 climbed on top of the refrigerator. Employee #1 was connecting the wiring from the refrigerator's emergency lights to the power source that was in a junction box located on top of the refrigerator. The junction box was operating at 480 volts, and it had not been locked out. Employee #1 contacted the live junction box and was electrocuted.
Keywords: INSTALLING, ELECTROCUTED, LOCKOUT, LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL BOX, REFRIGERATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316166529 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electricians |