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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1511882.015 - Diversified Utility Services Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Diversified Utility Services Inc
West Highland Ave. & Sierra Way
San Bernardino, CA 92405
Mailing Address:
3105 Unicorn Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/29/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1629837 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $64,120 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $64,120 |
| Current Penalty | $64,120 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $64,120 |
| 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. | 02001 | Serious | 29400006 I | 06/29/2021 | $9,560 | $9,560 | $0 | 07/08/2021 | C - Contested | ||
| 2. | 03001 | Serious | 29400007 B | 06/29/2021 | $9,560 | $9,560 | $0 | 07/08/2021 | C - Contested | ||
| 3. | 04001 | Serious | 29400002 B | 06/29/2021 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $0 | 07/08/2021 | C - Contested | ||
| 4. | 05001 | Serious | 2941(F)(1)(B) | 06/29/2021 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $0 | 07/08/2021 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 8:30 p.m. on July 22, 2020, an employee was working from an elevated bucket of a utility truck to repair a damaged power pole. At some point, the employee made contact with unknown, energized components on the pole and was killed by electrocution.
Keywords: Contact, Elec Utility Work, Electric Shock, Electrical Work, Electrocuted, Energized, Installing, Repair, Utility Pole
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1511882.015 | 35 | M | Fatality | Electrical Power-Line |