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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108407347 - Artic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Service,Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Artic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Service,Inc
3001/2 S. Dorchester Street
Ocean City, MD 21842
Mailing Address:
108 Washington Street, Salisbury, MD 21801
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/16/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/18/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360217269 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,140 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,140 |
| Current Penalty | $570 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $570 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19260416 A 1 | 07/27/1989 | 07/30/1989 | $285 | $570 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 19260450 A11 | 07/27/1989 | 07/30/1989 | $285 | $570 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 19260020 B 1 | 07/27/1989 | 07/30/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 03002 | Other | 19260021 B 2 | 07/27/1989 | 07/30/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A refrigeration mechanic responded to a request to repair an air conditioning unit at a pizza parlor. The unit, one of two at the site, was a wall-mounted assembly that could slide out of its chassis so that service or repair work could be performed easily. The employee stood on an aluminum stepladder for better access to the air conditioner, which was located about 1.5 meters above tile floor. The employee did not deenergize the unit before working on its internal components, and his employer had not provided electrical protective equipment. While the employee was attaching diagnostic equipment to the Freon reservoir, he received a severe electric shock, which knocked him from the ladder. A medical doctor in the area responded to the accident and was able to revive the employee, who was hospitalized for his injury.
Keywords: E GI II, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, ELECTRICAL, AIR CONDITIONER, STEPLADDER, LADDER, LOCKOUT, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108407347 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |