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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110414299 - S. H. Loe Oil Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
S. H. Loe Oil Corporation
Hwy 84
W. Tullos, LA 71479
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1311
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/20/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/28/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360333421 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 19100304 F04 | 01/18/1991 | 01/25/1991 | $480 | $480 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100305 B02 | 01/18/1991 | 01/25/1991 | $180 | $180 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100305 G01 I | 01/18/1991 | 01/25/1991 | $480 | $480 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 01/18/1991 | 02/24/1991 | $180 | $180 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19101200 H | 01/18/1991 | 02/24/1991 | $180 | $180 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS USING AN ELECTRIC STEAM CLEANER TO WASH A TRUCK. THE 120-VOLT STEAM CLEANER CONNECTED TO ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY SOURCE THROUGH A CORD THAT HAD BEEN RUN FROM THE SHOP BARN. THE TWO-WIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROVIDED NO EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR. THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING IN A VERY WET AREA CONTAINING MUD AND STANDING WATER. A GROUND FAULT IN THE STEAM CLEANER ENERGIZED THE WAND HELD BY THE EMPLOYEE, AND HE RECEIVED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK. HIS COWORKERS HEARD A SHOUT; AND, WHEN THEY ARRIVED AT THE WORK LOCATION, THEY FOUND THE EMPLOYEE UNCONSCIOUS. THE EMPLOYEE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT A LOCAL HOSPITAL ABOUT 45 MINUTES LATER. HE HAD BEEN ELECTROCUTED.
Keywords: E GI V, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, GROUND FAULT, WET OPERATION, EQUIPMENT GROUNDING, ELEC EQUIPMENT--MISC
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110414299 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |