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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1316664.015 - Hernan Benitez
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Hernan Benitez
13011 Televista Drive
Houston, TX 77037
Mailing Address:
3419 Creek Grove Drive, Houston, TX 77066
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/14/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/14/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1337504 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,760 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,760 |
| Current Penalty | $5,432 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,432 |
| 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 | 07/17/2018 | 08/13/2018 | $2,716 | $3,880 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260417 B | 07/17/2018 | 08/13/2018 | $2,716 | $3,880 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:45 p.m. on May 12. 2018, Employee #1 and a coworker were connecting new air conditioning ductwork in the attic of a residential home. There were exposed wiring and outlets close to the metal ductwork for the HVAC unit hookup. Employee #1 kneeled on a metal gas line and then placed his hand on the 110-120 volt HVAC air handling unit. Employee #1 was electrocuted, calling out for help. The coworker exited the attic to get help, which the main breaker was disconnected. However, it was too late, Employee #1 did not survive.
Keywords: Air Conditioner, Breaker Plate, Duct, Electrical, Electrical Work, Electrocuted, Lockout, Struck Against, Voltage Backfeed
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1316664.015 | 51 | M | Fatality | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |