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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110324878 - Sunrise Industry America, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: El Paso Area Office
Site Address:
Sunrise Industry America, Inc.
9600 Plaza Circle
El Paso, TX 79927
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3462
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/13/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/22/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360341135 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $8,825 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,825 |
| Current Penalty | $5,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,500 |
| 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 | 19100095 C01 | 10/30/1995 | 12/18/1995 | $400 | $825 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100106 E06 II | 10/30/1995 | 11/02/1995 | $800 | $1,575 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100106 E02 III | 10/30/1995 | 11/02/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 10/30/1995 | 12/04/1995 | $300 | $825 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19100332 B01 | 10/30/1995 | 12/18/1995 | $4,000 | $5,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19100333 A02 | 10/30/1995 | 12/18/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01004C | Serious | 19100333 B02 I | 10/30/1995 | 12/18/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01004D | Serious | 19100333 C02 | 10/30/1995 | 12/18/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01004E | Serious | 19100335 A01 I | 10/31/1995 | 11/03/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01004F | Serious | 19100335 A02 IA | 10/30/1995 | 12/18/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 02001 | Other | 19100151 C | 10/30/1995 | 12/18/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Three employees were replacing a fuse in a 480-volt, 100-ampere Spectra Series General Electric panelboard. None of the employees had been trained for this procedure nor were they wearing personal protective equipment of any kind. The fuse box was about 1.5 meters above the floor. During the operation, the fuse failed, and one of the metal ends of the fuse became lodged between the terminals two of the in-coming conductors. This caused an electrical fault. The ensuing electric arc burned the three employees, who were standing about 1 meter from the panelboard. Employee #1 sustained third degree burns from his waist up and was placed on life support. The other two employees sustained third degree burns on their faces, shoulders, and chests. All three employees were hospitalized for their injuries.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, FUSE, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI III, ELECTRICAL, PANELBOARD, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, ELECTRICAL FAULT, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110324878 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Managers and administrators, n.e.c | ||
| 2 | 110324878 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors, production occupations | ||
| 3 | 110324878 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors, production occupations |