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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315675058 - M.C. Lighting Maintenance
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
M.C. Lighting Maintenance
4702 W Mount Houston
Houston, TX 77088
Mailing Address:
611 Jackson St, Richmond, TX 77469
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/21/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/10/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101765543 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,400 |
| Current Penalty | $8,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,400 |
| 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 | 01/12/2012 | 01/18/2012 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260417 B | 01/12/2012 | 01/18/2012 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:30 p.m. on July 12, 2011, Employee #1, of MC Lighting Maintenance, was working in the gymnasium of Nitsch Elementary school on a scissor lift at a height of approximately 15 ft. Employee #1 switched the circuits of the lights in the gymnasium from the emergency lighting to regular wall switch operated lights. Through employee interviews, it was discovered that the voltage in the circuit was 277 volts. The scissor lift had collapsible guardrails at the midrail, which were in the down position. The midrail was measured at a height of approximately 22 in. Employee #1 was performing his assigned task with the lights energized and he was electrocuted. He fell backward out of the scissor lift and hit the ground. Employee #1 was killed, as a result of his injuries.
Keywords: LIGHTING CIRCUIT, GUARD, ELECTROCUTED, LOCKOUT, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, LIGHTING, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FALL, MIDRAIL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315675058 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |