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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311679740 - Jones Contracting
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Jones Contracting
218 Bellview Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554
Mailing Address:
Rt 9 Box 219, Fairmont, WV 26554
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 238160/Roofing Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/04/2008
Emphasis: S:Electrical, S:Fall From Height
Case Closed: 02/11/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100632140 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Current Violations | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,550 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,550 |
| Current Penalty | $7,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,200 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260020 B01 | 12/18/2008 | 02/15/2009 | $100 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260020 B02 | 12/18/2008 | 02/15/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19260095 A | 12/18/2008 | 12/24/2008 | $450 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19260100 A | 12/18/2008 | 01/23/2009 | $450 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19260404 B01 II | 12/18/2008 | 01/23/2009 | $750 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19260404 F06 | 12/18/2008 | 12/24/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01005A | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 12/18/2008 | 12/24/2008 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01005B | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 12/18/2008 | 12/24/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01006A | Serious | 19260451 F07 | 12/18/2008 | 02/15/2009 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01006B | Serious | 19260451 F06 | 12/18/2008 | 12/24/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 01006C | Serious | 19260454 B02 | 12/18/2008 | 12/24/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 01007 | Serious | 19260501 B13 | 12/18/2008 | 12/24/2008 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 13. | 01008A | Serious | 19261053 B01 | 12/18/2008 | 12/24/2008 | $350 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 14. | 01008B | Serious | 19261060 A01 V | 12/18/2008 | 02/15/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On November 4, 2008, Employee #1 and a coworker were setting up an aluminum ladder that was approximately 28-feet 4-inches in length. Employee # 1 was walking the ladder up into position with hand over hand motion, while the coworker was securing the bottom end of the ladder with his feet. As they were doing this, the ladder came into contact with a 7,200-volt line. Employee # 1 died from electrocution, and the coworker was blown from the ladder approximately six-feet and suffered unspecified injuries.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTROCUTED, LADDER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311679740 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Roofers |