Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110691888 - University Chevrolet
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
University Chevrolet
14061 Northland Dr
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5511
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/11/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/25/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360995690 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 |
| Current Penalty | $350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 |
| 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 | 19100309 B | 08/07/1990 | 08/10/1990 | $350 | $350 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19100309 B | 08/07/1990 | 08/10/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Other | 3090040010 | 08/07/1990 | 08/10/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE FLOORS OF A GARAGE AFTER NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. THE FLOORS HAD CLEANER ON THEM, AND THE EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING THE CLEANER WITH A POWER WASHER. THE EMPLOYEE WAS FOUND LYING ON THE FLOOR WITH THE POWER WASHER WAND NEXT TO HIM. THE WASHER HAD BEEN PLUGGED INTO A GROUNDED DROP LIGHT CORD SET WITH A RECEPTACLE ON IT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE CONDUCTORS INSIDE THE CORD SET HAD BEEN TWISTED AND BURNED OFF. THIS CAUSED A GROUND FAULT THAT ELECTROCUTED THE EMPLOYEE, WHO WAS STANDING ON THE WET FLOOR.
Keywords: ELECTRICAL, CORD SET, E GI VII, ELECTROCUTED, GROUND FAULT, WET OPERATION, EQUIPMENT GROUNDING, ELEC EQUIPMENT--MISC, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110691888 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |
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