Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1678478.015 - R.K. Bass Electric, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Worth Area Office
Site Address:
R.K. Bass Electric, Inc.
1101 South Fm 116
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
Mailing Address:
1200 E. Fm 2410, Harker Heights, TX 76548
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/22/2023
Emphasis: N:Fall
Case Closed: 12/15/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 2044913 | Yes | |
| Accident | 2045315 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $38,172 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $38,172 |
| Current Penalty | $17,876 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,876 |
| 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 | 19100028 B15 | 12/06/2023 | 12/28/2023 | $7,032 | $10,046 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100335 A01 I | 12/06/2023 | 01/05/2024 | $10,844 | $14,063 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100335 A02 I | 12/06/2023 | 01/05/2024 | $0 | $14,063 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 12/06/2023 | 01/05/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 2:00 p.m. on June 19, 2023, an employee, who was the project manager, was working in the attic of the veterinary clinic. The employee was sitting in the attic tracing Metal-Clad (MC) cable with his hands, when he was shocked. The employee was working alongside an apprentice employee. The apprentice was handing the MC cable to the employee. The employee then asked the apprentice to lend him his lineman pliers, which were not insulated. As the employee grabbed the pliers, with the cable on the opposite hand, he was electrocuted. The employee was initially hospitalized for internal burns, and the employer notified OSHA on June 21, 2023, that the employee had died.
Keywords: Attic, Cable, Electric Shock, Electrical Burn, Electrocuted, Insulated Tool
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1678478.015 | 63 | M | Fatality |
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