Inspection 347893448 OPENED NOV 21, 2024Open
9712 S. Maplewood Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74137 · Wired Telecommunications Carriers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Nov 20, 2024 (fatal): Two employees sustain burns contacting live wire, one dies
At 12:21 p.m. on November 20, 2024, Employee #1 and Employee #2 were working as telecommunications repair installers for a telecommunications provider. The crew was investigating a mystery wire that was uncovered by a homeowner in the back yard of a residence. The crew was tryin to determine if the wire was a data cable or not. Employee #1 tested the wire and the meter indicated that there were 0 volts running through the wire. Employee #1 then retrieved a tool to cut a "window" into the outer coating of the wire to see inside. As Employee #1 was cutting into the coating, his tool came into contact with the energized internal wire. Employee #2 was shocked while attempting to remove the employee from the wire. Employee #1 died due to being electrocuted, and Employee #2 sustained burns to his hands.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1) · Training |
Serious | $11,823 | $11,823 | May 13, 2025 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.333(a) · Working near live electrical parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 13, 2025 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i) · Safeguards for personnel protection |
Serious | $11,823 | $11,823 | May 13, 2025 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.335(a)(2)(i) · Safeguards for personnel protection |
Serious | $11,823 | $11,823 | May 13, 2025 | Contested |