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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 114126337 - Buffalo China Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Buffalo Area Office
Site Address:
Buffalo China Inc.
500 Bailey Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14210
Mailing Address:
500 Bailey Ave., Buffalo, NY 14210
Union Status: Union
SIC:3262
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/10/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/23/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101330132 | ||
| Referral | 201330800 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,000 |
| Current Penalty | $17,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,500 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100332 B01 | 12/10/1998 | 05/24/1999 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/04/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100332 B03 I | 12/10/1998 | 05/24/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/04/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100332 B03 II | 12/10/1998 | 01/12/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/04/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100332 B03 III | 12/10/1998 | 01/12/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/04/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01002A | Serious | 19100333 A | 12/10/1998 | 07/24/1999 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/04/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 01002B | Serious | 19100333 A02 | 12/10/1998 | 01/12/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/04/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 01003A | Serious | 19100333 B02 | 12/10/1998 | 01/12/1999 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/04/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 8. | 01003B | Serious | 19100333 B02 I | 12/10/1998 | 01/12/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/04/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 9. | 01003C | Serious | 19100333 B02 VA | 12/10/1998 | 01/12/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/04/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 10. | 01003D | Serious | 19100333 B02 VB | 12/10/1998 | 01/12/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/04/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 11. | 01003E | Serious | 19100333 B02 VD | 12/10/1998 | 01/12/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/04/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 12. | 01004A | Serious | 19100335 A01 I | 12/10/1998 | 01/12/1999 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/04/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 13. | 01004B | Serious | 19100335 A01 V | 12/10/1998 | 01/12/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/04/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 14. | 01005 | Serious | 19100335 A02 I | 12/10/1998 | 01/12/1999 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/04/1999 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
An electrician and an electrical supervisor were working on an electric motor. The electrician was using an adjustable wrench in the electrical cabinet feeding the 480-volt motor to "bump" it. He was apparently using the wrench to close the motor contactor. The supervisor was standing next to him. The electrician caused an electrical fault, and the ensuing electric arc burned both employees. The employees were hospitalized for their injuries; the electrician's injuries were critical. The employees had not been using appropriate tools or personal protective equipment.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, MAINTENANCE, E GI III, ELECTRICAL, PPE, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL CABINET, ELECTRICAL FAULT, HAND TOOL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 114126337 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors; electricians & power transm. install. | ||
| 2 | 114126337 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians |