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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313650277 - Decisive Communications, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Decisive Communications, Inc.
Corner Of Aston Manor Drive And Gateshead Manor Wa
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Mailing Address:
4014-G Mountville Road, Jefferson, MD 21755
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/13/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Electric, S:Construction (1500-1799)
Case Closed: 12/18/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102594892 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,275 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,275 |
| 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 | 19100268 C | 10/28/2009 | 11/30/2009 | $1,195 | $2,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100268 E | 10/28/2009 | 11/05/2009 | $1,195 | $2,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100268 F01 | 10/28/2009 | 11/05/2009 | $1,195 | $2,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260651 B01 | 10/28/2009 | 11/05/2009 | $690 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Some employees working for two contractors opened an excavation to access underground fiber-optic cables. One of the workers located what he thought to be the telecommunication conduit. Another conduit was approximately 75 millimeters away. The worker used a cordless drill to drill into the conduit so that he could see the line. Unfortunately, he had drilled into a 7,500-volt underground power line. An electrical fault occurred, and the ensuing electric arc burned the employee's right hand, right arm, and face. He was hospitalized with first- and third degree burns and received skin graphs on his hand. The electric arc also burned an employee from the other contractor. He was hospitalized with first- and second-degree burns to his neck, face, and ear.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, TELECOM WORK, E TC, UNDRGRD INSTALLATION, ELECTRICAL FAULT, ELECTRIC DRILL, HAND, UNDRGRD POWER LINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313650277 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction |