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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105682587 - Metal Castings, Div. Of Line Power Mfg. Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Abingdon (Field Office) - Safety 0355110
Site Address:
Metal Castings, Div. Of Line Power Mfg. Corp.
15227 Industrial Park Road
Bristol, VA 24201
Mailing Address:
329 Williams Street, Bristol, VA 24201
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3365
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/01/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/21/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360789218 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| Current Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| 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 | 19100304 F04 | 05/20/1988 | 05/24/1988 | $420 | $420 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS ELECTROCUTED WHILE USING A 480-VOLT WELDER. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE TWIST-LOCK ATTACHMENT PLUG FOR THE WELDER WAS FOUND TO HAVE ITS EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR (GREEN) CONNECTED TO ONE OF THE PHASE TERMINALS. THIS GROUND FAULT ENERGIZED THE FRAME OF THE WELDER AT 277 VOLTS.
Keywords: ELECTRICAL, E GI VII, ELECTROCUTED, WELDER, ATTACHMENT PLUG, GROUND FAULT, EQUIPMENT GROUNDING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105682587 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Miscellaneous hand working occupations |