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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 116526419 - C. Damron Jr. Electric, Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
C. Damron Jr. Electric, Incorporated
408 Chestnut Street
South Charleston, WV 25309
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 9186, South Charleston, WV 25309
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/16/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/01/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361891807 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $3,300 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $3,300 |
| 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 | 19260416 A01 | 04/15/1998 | 04/27/1998 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260095 A | 04/15/1998 | 04/27/1998 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19040008 A | 04/15/1998 | 04/27/1998 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Two employees of an electrical contractor were removing a 225-ampere circuit breaker from a 1600-ampere, 277/480-volt, Square D switchboard. The employees had not deenergized the switchboard before starting the job, nor were they wearing personal protective equipment. Employee #1 was performing the task, kneeling in front of the switchboard. Employee #2 was kneeling to his left. An electrical fault occurred, and the ensuing electric arc burned the two employees and ignited their clothing. Employee #l received burns to his chest, face, and arms. He died from his injuries. Employee #2 received burns to his right side, and he burned his hands from putting out the fire on himself and his coworker.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, SWITCHBOARD, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 116526419 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians | ||
| 2 | 116526419 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |