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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105426746 - Long Mile Rubber Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Long Mile Rubber Co.
I-85 And Sigsbee Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Mailing Address:
5550 Lbj Freeway, Dallas, TX 75234
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3011
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/25/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/18/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360110951 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $560 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 |
| Current Penalty | $560 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 |
| 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 | 10012 A | 12/03/1986 | 12/08/1986 | $560 | $560 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS USING A JENNY STEAM CLEANER (SERIAL NUMBER 1583) TO CLEAN A RUBBER MILL WHILE THE MILL WAS ENERGIZED. THE METAL ELECTRICAL BOX FOR THE ON-OFF SWITCH ON THE RUBBER MILL HAD SMALL HOLES IN IT. AS THE EMPLOYEE WAS STEAM CLEANING THE RUBBER MILL, WATER ENTERED THE BOX, THEREBY ENERGIZING THE BOX AT 480 VOLTS. THE CONCRETE FLOOR WAS WET; AND, WHEN THE EMPLOYEE STRUCK THE METAL BOX WITH THE CLEANING WAND, HE WAS ELECTROCUTED.
Keywords: STEAM CLEANER, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, STEAM, GROUND FAULT, ELECTRICAL BOX
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105426746 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Janitors and cleaners |