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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107012288 - Alabama Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Mobile Area Office
Site Address:
Alabama Electric Cooperative, Inc.
A.E.C. Mc Williams Steam Plant Hwy. 29 W.
Gantt, AL 36038
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 550, Andalusia, AL 36038
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/19/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/24/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361978224 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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 | 03/30/1994 | 05/02/1994 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 04/18/1994 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
An employee at an electric power generation station was working near an end plate covering the gate valve at a coal chute. Compressed air was introduced into the coal feed chute to force out clogged coal. The compressed air blew out the end plate. The employee was apparently struck by the plate. He died from injuries sustained in the accident.
Keywords: COMPRESSED AIR, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, LOCKOUT, CRUSHED, END PLATE, ELEC UTILITY WORK, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107012288 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |