Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107605644 - Garan Manufacturing - Ozark Div.
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Garan Manufacturing - Ozark Div.
Hwy. 64 W.
Ozark, AR 72949
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 547, Ozark, AR 72949
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2361
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/30/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/02/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360432900 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,500 |
| Current Penalty | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,500 |
| 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 | 19100333 A01 | 08/21/1992 | 08/27/1992 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100333 C02 | 08/21/1992 | 08/27/1992 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100333 C07 | 08/21/1992 | 08/27/1992 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19100333 B02 I | 08/21/1992 | 08/27/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE, WHO WAS NOT AN ELECTRICIAN, WAS STANDING ON AN ALUMINUM LADDER, PLACING NO. 2 AWG 480-VOLT CONDUCTORS BACK INSIDE A 6-INCH-BY-6-INCH-BY-4-INCH DEEP JUNCTION BOX SO THAT ITS COVER COULD BE INSTALLED. THE CONDUCTORS WERE ENERGIZED, AND THE EMPLOYEE WAS USING A PAIR OF WATER-PUMP-TYPE PLIERS TO HOLD OR PUSH THE CONDUCTORS. HE WAS HOLDING ONTO A METAL GUARD RAIL, APPARENTLY TO GAIN SUFFICIENT LEVERAGE TO BEND THE LARGE CONDUCTORS. THE PLIERS EITHER PINCHED THROUGH THE INSULATION OR SLIPPED OFF AND CONTACTED AN ENERGIZED PART. THE EMPLOYEE WAS ELECTROCUTED.
Keywords: E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR, ELECTRICAL BOX, HAND TOOL, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107605644 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Not specified mechanics and repairers |
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