Inspection 342200516 OPENED MAR 20, 2017Closed
Building 371, Bolling Afb, DC 20032 · National Security · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Mar 9, 2017: Employee adjusting limit switch incurs electric shock and bu
At 12:30 p.m. on March 9, 2017, Employee #1, employed at a Naval facility, was engaged in maintenance/repair work. He was standing on a ladder and using a screwdriver to adjust a limit switch on a motor that controlled an overhead garage door. The screwdriver came into contact with live electrical parts, and Employee #1 received an electric shock. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for electrical burns to his right hand and fingers. The subsequent investigation determined the employee was exposed to 480 volts of electricity delivered by three phases and at 1.8 amps.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i) · Safeguards for personnel protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 19, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.335(a)(2)(i) · Safeguards for personnel protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 19, 2017 | Final |