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Inspection: 112397591 - The Scherr Companies
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Richmond (Regional Office) - Safety 0355111
Site Address:
The Scherr Companies
2343 W. Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23220
Mailing Address:
2256-C Dabney Raod, Richmond, VA 23230
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/22/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/27/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360300065 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,950 |
| Current Penalty | $1,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,450 |
| 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 | 510001 A | 01/07/1992 | 01/16/1992 | $300 | $300 | $0 | 01/17/1992 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100303 B02 | 01/07/1992 | 01/16/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/17/1992 | Y - State Decision | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100025 D02 XII | 01/07/1992 | 01/13/1992 | $200 | $200 | $0 | 01/17/1992 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100212 A05 | 01/07/1992 | 01/13/1992 | $250 | $250 | $0 | 01/17/1992 | Y - State Decision | |
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100304 F04 | 01/07/1992 | 01/13/1992 | $300 | $300 | $0 | 01/17/1992 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100305 B01 | 01/07/1992 | 01/13/1992 | $300 | $300 | $0 | 01/17/1992 | Y - State Decision | |
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100305 J04 IIA | 01/07/1992 | 01/13/1992 | $300 | $300 | $0 | 01/17/1992 | Y - State Decision | |
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 19100334 A02 II | 01/07/1992 | 01/14/1992 | $300 | $300 | $0 | 01/17/1992 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS APPARENTLY REMOVING REFRIGERANT FROM A COMPRESSOR ATOP A WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR. HE WAS ELECTROCUTED BY A GROUND FAULT IN THE REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT. THE INVESTIGATION OF THIS ACCIDENT REVEALED THAT ONE OF THE THREE SOLID MOTOR CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS BETWEEN THE CONTACTOR BOX AND THE COMPRESSOR MOTOR HAD BURNED AS IT CONTACTED THE 0.375-INCH FLEXIBLE CONDUIT IN WHICH THE CONDUCTORS RAN. THE CONNECTOR FOR THE FLEXIBLE CONDUIT HAD NOT BEEN TIGHTENED, AND THE COMPRESSOR WAS PROTECTED BY A 20-AMPERE BREAKER INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 15-AMPERE FUSED DISCONNECT SWITCH. THE CONDUCTOR THAT WAS BURNED SHOWED SIGNS OF BEING DAMAGED WHEN IT WAS ORIGINALLY INSTALLED.
Keywords: OVERCURRENT PROTECT, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRIC CABLE, E GI VII, ELECTROCUTED, GROUND FAULT, EQUIPMENT GROUNDING, ELEC EQUIPMENT--MISC
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112397591 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |