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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316343896 - Abm Facility Services Inc Dba Abm Building Value
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Abm Facility Services Inc Dba Abm Building Value
1150 S Milliken Ave
Ontario, CA 91767
Mailing Address:
1150 S Milliken Ave, Ontario, CA 91767
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7349
NAICS: 561790/Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/16/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/21/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102715299 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $31,500 | $0 | $0 | $935 | $0 | $32,435 |
| Current Penalty | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $935 | $0 | $23,435 |
| 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 | Other | 3203 A | 11/16/2012 | 12/19/2012 | $935 | $935 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 23200002 A | 11/16/2012 | 11/24/2012 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 23200004 A02 | 11/16/2012 | 11/24/2012 | $0 | $9,000 | $0 | D - Govt Dismissed |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:00 a.m. on May 18, 2012, Employee #1, a Chief Engineer employed by Abm Facility Services Inc. Dba Abm Building Value, was providing building maintenance services at three buildings and was attempting to change the ballast (a Fact PSDL 3 fluorescent emergency ballast system (277 volts)) for the lights in the lobby area. Employee #1 decided to do the wiring installation while the branch circuit was energized. He went up a ladder into the crawl space above the ceiling and was wiring the ballast when he came into contact with a hot conductor and was electrocuted. Employee #1 was pronounced dead at the scene. Employee #1 had the following tools and equipment: 2 ladders, knee pads, voltage detector, wire strippers, electrician's pliers, and 2 screw drivers. The causal factors included Employee's failure to: deenergize system; and, utilize the proper safeguards and personal protective equipment necessary to work on systems while energized.
Keywords: BALLAST--LIGHTING, MAINTENANCE, BUILDING, PPE, LIGHTING FIXTURE, ELECTRIC SHOCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316343896 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |