Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106500200 - Lee Mechanical Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Appleton Area Office
Site Address:
Lee Mechanical Inc
1701 Hwy 54 West
Plover, WI 54467
Mailing Address:
10968 Hwy 54 East, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Union Status: Union
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/25/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/27/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360408900 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 |
| Current Penalty | $1,150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,150 |
| 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 | 19260059 E01 | 08/01/1991 | 09/03/1991 | $150 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260059 G08 | 08/01/1991 | 09/03/1991 | $500 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260059 H01 | 08/01/1991 | 09/03/1991 | $500 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
TWO EMPLOYEES WERE REMOVING DEENERGIZED CONDUCTORS FROM A CABLE TRAY AS PART OF A SMALL DEMOLITION PROJECT. THE CONDUCTORS BEING REMOVED WERE ONLY A SMALL FRACTION OF THE CONDUCTORS STILL BEING USED IN THE PLANT. THE REMAINING CONDUCTORS WERE ENERGIZED. WHILE THE EMPLOYEES WERE REMOVING THE DEENERGIZED CONDUCTORS, AN ENERGIZED 277-VOLT CONDUCTOR CAME LOOSE FROM ITS WIRE NUT CONNECTION. ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES WAS ELECTROCUTED WHEN HE CONTACTED THE BARE END OF THE ENERGIZED CONDUCTOR WITH HIS RIGHT HAND. THE SECOND EMPLOYEE WAS INJURED WHEN HE FELL TO THE FLOOR. HE WAS TRYING TO CATCH THE FIRST EMPLOYEE AFTER HAVING PUSHED THE LADDER OUT FROM UNDER HIM.
Keywords: ELECTRICAL, LADDER, E GI II, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRICAL WORK, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106500200 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electricians | ||
| 2 | 106500200 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Electricians |
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