Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115985640 - E. R. Mann Service Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Kansas City Area Office
Site Address:
E. R. Mann Service Company, Inc.
11401 East Truman Road
Independence, MO 64050
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4961
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/22/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/28/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361071343 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 3 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,850 | $0 | $0 | $600 | $0 | $6,450 |
| Current Penalty | $3,900 | $0 | $0 | $600 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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 | 19100147 C01 | 07/01/1994 | 08/03/1994 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C05 I | 07/01/1994 | 08/12/1994 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100333 A | 07/01/1994 | 08/03/1994 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100333 B02 I | 07/01/1994 | 08/03/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 07/01/1994 | 09/03/1994 | $450 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 07/01/1994 | 09/03/1994 | $450 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01006 | Other | 19101200 H | 07/01/1994 | 09/03/1994 | $0 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 02001 | Other | 19030002 A01 | 07/01/1994 | 08/03/1994 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 02002 | Other | 19040008 | 07/01/1994 | 08/03/1994 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE ARRIVED AT A PRIVATE RESIDENCE (A RENTAL UNIT) TO REPAIR AN AIR CONDITIONER (HUCKER, AMERICAN STANDARD RESIDENTIAL AIR CONDITIONER, MODEL NO. CM 24-41T, SERIAL NO. 71101569). THE EMPLOYEE ASKED THE OCCUPANT OF THE RENTAL UNIT TO TURN ON THE AIR CONDITIONER. THE AIR CONDITIONER REMAINED ENERGIZED DURING THE ENTIRE REPAIR. THE EMPLOYEE BEGAN TO REPAIR A LEAK IN THE CONDENSER COIL WITH A TORCH. THERE WERE NO WITNESSES TO THE ACCIDENT, BUT THE EMPLOYEE WAS FOUND SLUMPED OVER THE AIR CONDITIONER WITH HIS RIGHT ARM AND CHEST ON THE UNIT. THERE WERE INDICATIONS THAT CURRENT ENTERED THE BODY ON THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT ARM, THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS CHEST, HIS RIGHT KNEE, THE LOWER PORTION OF HIS LEFT LEG, AND THE BOTTOM OF HIS LEFT FOOT. THE EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN ELECTROCUTED. INVESTIGATION SHOWED THAT THE UNGROUNDED AIR CONDITIONER HAD A GROUND FAULT.
Keywords: REPAIR, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, AIR CONDITIONER, ELECTROCUTED, LOCKOUT, GROUND FAULT, EQUIPMENT GROUNDING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115985640 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |
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