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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106912389 - Harrison Radiator Division Of Gmc
Inspection Information - Office: Buffalo Area Office
Site Address:
Harrison Radiator Division Of Gmc
200 Upper Mountain Road
Lockport, NY 14094
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3714
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/10/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/08/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360366090 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $720 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $720 |
| Current Penalty | $375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $375 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 08/29/1989 | 09/01/1989 | $375 | $720 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING WIRING FOR AN AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. THE EMPLOYER HAD NO LOCKOUT PROGRAM, AND THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING WHILE PARTS OF THE CIRCUIT REMAINED ENERGIZED. THE EMPLOYEE BY-PASSED AN INTERLOCK SWITCH AND OPENED A TRANSFORMER PANEL. HE THEN BEGAN PULLING NEW CONDUCTORS UP THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE TRANSFORMER. HE APPARENTLY LEANED TOO CLOSE TO THE 460-VOLT TRANSFORMER HEAT SINK AND CONTACTED IT WITH THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS FOREHEAD WHILE HIS RIGHT ARM WAS TOUCHING THE TRANSFORMER PANEL HOUSING. THE EMPLOYEE WAS ELECTROCUTED.
Keywords: E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR, TRANSFORMER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106912389 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electricians |