Inspection Detail

Inspection: 311468730 - Daedalus Construction Company

Inspection Information - Office: Omaha Area Office

Inspection Nr: 311468730

Report ID: 0728900

Date Opened: 10/16/2009

Site Address:
Daedalus Construction Company
10405 J Street
Omaha, NE 68127

Mailing Address:
4229 Lafayette Ave, Omaha, NE 68131

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1771

NAICS: 238110/Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors

Inspection Type: Referral

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 10/22/2009

Planning Guide: Safety-Construction

Emphasis: L:Xfallelec, S:Commercial Constr, S:Electrical

Case Closed: 12/07/2009

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Referral	202941266	Yes

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	3					3
Current Violations	1			2		3
Initial Penalty	$7,500	$0	$0	$0	$0	$7,500
Current Penalty	$2,500	$0	$0	$2,500	$0	$5,000
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Latest Event
1.	01001	Other	19260020 B02	11/02/2009	12/06/2009	$1,250	$2,500	$0	I - Informal Settlement
2.	01002	Other	19260021 B02	11/02/2009	12/06/2009	$1,250	$2,500	$0	I - Informal Settlement
3.	01003	Serious	19260702 H	11/02/2009	11/20/2009	$2,500	$2,500	$0	I - Informal Settlement

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200053643

Event: 10/16/2009

Employee Is Shocked and Burned after Contacting Power Line

At approximately 2:00 p.m. on October 16, 2009, Employee #1 was conducting finishing work on a concrete L shaped pad, approximately 60 ft long and 30 ft wide. He was using a mop bull float, with 5 handles attached measuring approximately 30 ft in length. The temperature was 45 degrees Fahrenheit with overcast skies. He elevated the handle and came in contact with an 8,000 Kv overhead power line that was approximately 26 ft above the working surface. He was severely shocked, resulting in temporary loss of ability to breath and heartbeat. Employee #1 was hospitalized for electrical shock and burns.

Keywords: BURN, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRIC SHOCK, HAND TOOL, CONCRETE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	311468730			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Concrete and terrazzo finishers

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