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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104213723 - W. J. O'Brien Electric Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
W. J. O'Brien Electric Co., Inc.
Rockwell International, 1801 West Stone Road
Fairfield, IA 52556
Mailing Address:
200 Tri State International, Suite 100, Lincolnshire, IL 60015
Union Status: Union
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/12/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/11/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360740385 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $400 |
| Current Penalty | $400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $400 |
| 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 | 19260403 J03 III | 05/16/1988 | 05/20/1988 | $400 | $400 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A CREW OF EMPLOYEES WAS REMOVING AN OBSOLETE SWITCHGEAR CABINET FROM AN ELECTRICAL CLOSET FOR AN INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATION. THE PLANT HAD BEEN SHUT DOWN, AND ALL ELECTRICAL POWER HAD BEEN DEENERGIZED EXCEPT FOR THE PLANT LIGHTING SYSTEM. AN OPEN CONDUCTOR INSTALLATION TO THE TRANSFORMER AND FUSE CONNECTIONS FOR THE LIGHTING SYSTEM WAS LOCATED ON THE WALL ABOUT 12 FEET ABOVE THE FLOOR. ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES WAS STANDING ON AN ELECTRICAL CABINET DIRECTLY BELOW THE ENERGIZED TRANSFORMER, DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY-SIDE CONDUCTORS FOR THE OBSOLETE SWITCHGEAR. THE EMPLOYEE APPARENTLY BACKED INTO THE CONNECTIONS FOR THE LIGHTING SYSTEM, WHICH WERE ENERGIZED AT 4160 VOLTS. THE EMPLOYEE WAS ELECTROCUTED.
Keywords: E GI II, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104213723 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Supervisors; electricians & power transm. install. |