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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309157162 - American Lighting & Signalization, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
American Lighting & Signalization, Inc.
1208 Pegram St
Charlotte, NC 28208
Mailing Address:
2525 N. Shadeland Ave, Bldg 30, Ste 5a, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/11/2005
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Program Improvements
Case Closed: 05/17/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102095221 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 11/17/2005 | 11/28/2005 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 12/13/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260028 A | 11/17/2005 | 11/28/2005 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 12/13/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 11/17/2005 | 11/28/2005 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | 12/13/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On July 20, 2005, Employee #1 was investigating why a street light was not operational. He positioned a ladder against the light pole and climbed up, but once at the top, he and the ladder began to shake. Employee #1 fell approximately 20 ft onto the concrete drive, and was killed. The light was energized at 140 volts phase-to-ground, and 240 volts phase-to-phase. It is believed that Employee #1 suffered an electric shock that caused him to fall.
Keywords: LIGHTING CIRCUIT, REPAIR, ELECTRICAL, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRICAL WORK, STREETLIGHTING, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309157162 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electricians |