Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111254330 - Reco Refrigeration Co Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Spokane Service Location, Spokane, Wa
Site Address:
Reco Refrigeration Co Inc
512 W 1st Ave
Toppenish, WA 98948
Mailing Address:
8 S 6th Ave, Yakima, WA 98907
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/23/1992
Emphasis: L:Euc
Case Closed: 12/09/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361194020 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $480 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $480 |
| Current Penalty | $480 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $480 |
| 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 | 0240004001 A | 09/18/1992 | 10/21/1992 | $480 | $480 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS TROUBLESHOOTING AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT. THE EMPLOYEE TESTED FOR VOLTAGE AND THEN WENT TO RESET THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. AS THE EMPLOYEE CLOSED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER, IT FAILED. THE EMPLOYEE WAS BURNED BY THE ELECTRIC ARC THAT RESULTED FROM THE ELECTRICAL FAULT. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED WITH SECOND AND THIRD DEGREE BURNS TO HIS FACE AND HANDS.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, E GI VII, CIRCUIT BREAKER, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111254330 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Not specified mechanics and repairers |
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