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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316629161 - Best Blue Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Best Blue Inc
9226 Furrow Avenue
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Mailing Address:
2223 Waverly Overlook Court, Marriottsville, MD 21104
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 238170/Siding Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/19/2012
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Electric, S:Construction (1500-1799)
Case Closed: 12/11/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102596608 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,700 |
| Current Penalty | $4,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,350 |
| 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 | 19260451 F06 | 10/11/2012 | 10/19/2012 | $1,450 | $2,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260451 F07 | 10/11/2012 | 10/19/2012 | $1,450 | $2,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260454 B | 10/11/2012 | 11/27/2012 | $1,450 | $2,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 14, 2012, Employee #1 and a coworker were erecting an aluminum pole. The Alum-A-Pole pump jack scaffold pole was 45 ft in length. They were to raise the pole into an upright position. Nearby, there was overhead power lines that was operating at 7,600 volts phase to ground. The power lines were approximately 35 ft above the ground and were located 10.83 ft from the east face of the house under construction. After the pole was raised, the employees began walking with it, when it contacted one of the power lines. Employee #1 and the coworker were electrocuted. Two exit burn marks were found on both of the employee's feet.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTROCUTED, STRUCK AGAINST, METAL POLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316629161 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Construction laborers |