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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110342714 - America'S Favorite Chicken, Dba Popeye'S
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
America'S Favorite Chicken, Dba Popeye'S
6625 Jefferson Hwy
Harahan, LA 70123
Mailing Address:
2424 Edenborne St., Metairie, LA 70001
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5812
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/19/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/01/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361123565 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100333 A01 | 01/26/1995 | 02/21/1995 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | 02/22/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100333 B02 IIC | 01/26/1995 | 02/21/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/22/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
A service technician for a fast food chain was troubleshooting a commercial microwave oven. He removed the cover from the oven and was performing tests to ascertain why the unit was not heating properly. He was performing this job with the 240-volt, cord- and plug-connected microwave oven still connected to its power supply. He was bending down in front of the oven when other employees heard a load pop and the technician uttered a loud noise. He stood up, took two steps, and collapsed. He had been electrocuted and was pronounced dead an hour after the accident at a local hospital. The microwave oven had capacitors that retained a charge of up to 4000 volts. His employer had no lockout and tagging program.
Keywords: E GI II, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, CAPACITOR, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, ELEC EQUIPMENT--MISC
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110342714 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Specified mechanics and repairers |