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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102961547 - West Coast Industries, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
West Coast Industries, Inc.
Metro Pky & Winkler Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33920
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 150066, Cape Coral, FL 33915
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1771
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/27/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/12/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 901142513 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,260 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,260 |
| Current Penalty | $630 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $630 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 09/05/1989 | 09/18/1989 | $210 | $420 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260100 A | 09/05/1989 | 09/08/1989 | $210 | $420 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260950 C01 | 09/05/1989 | 09/18/1989 | $210 | $420 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A TRUCK DRIVER HAD DRIVEN A READY-MIX CONCRETE TRUCK TO A SUBSTATION. HE WAS TO POUR CONCRETE SLABS FOR NEW EQUIPMENT THAT WAS TO BE INSTALLED IN THE SUBSTATION. THE EXISTING ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT IN THE SUBSTATION WAS ENERGIZED AT THE TIME. THE TRUCK DRIVER CLIMBED ONTO THE TOP OF THE TRUCK TO LOOK INTO THE HOPPER TO CHECK THE CONCRETE LEVEL AFTER A POUR. WHILE HE WAS ON TOP OF THE TRUCK, HE CONTACTED A 138-KILOVOLT BUSBAR WITH HIS HEAD OR HIS ARM. THE EMPLOYEE WAS SEVERELY INJURED AND UNDERWENT LONG-TERM HOSPITALIZATION.
Keywords: HEAD, ELECTRICAL, BUSBAR, ELECTRIC SHOCK, UNTRAINED, BURN, E PTD, SUBSTATION, TRUCK, ELEC UTILITY WORK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102961547 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Truck drivers, heavy |