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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120259403 - Western Alied Air Conditioning Service
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Western Alied Air Conditioning Service
2009 W.Chestnut Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
Mailing Address:
12046 E.Florence Ave., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Union Status: Union
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/25/2000
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Lead In Construction
Case Closed: 04/18/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362546756 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $935 | $0 | $935 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $450 | $0 | $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. | 01001 | Other | 342 A | 02/25/2000 | 03/25/2000 | $0 | $375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 23200004 A | 02/25/2000 | 03/25/2000 | $450 | $560 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A journeyman air conditioning repair worker and another employee were servicing a 208-volt, 2-ton unit on the roof of a building. The repair worker had over 22 years of experience in the trade and had worked for his employer for over 4 years. He removed the access door on the unit to check the refrigerant charge. On his knees leaning toward the unit, the repair worker located the refrigerant discharge access port, which was readily accessible. The refrigerant input port, however, was located toward the back of the unit and was obstructed by electrical components. With the unit running, the repair worker was removing the input port access cap when the back of his hand touched an unused terminal on a capacitor and received an electric shock. The coworker pushed the injured employee and broke the electrical contact. The repair worker received third-degree burns to his right hand and was transported to a hospital, where he was treated and released.
Keywords: E GI II, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, REPAIR, ELECTRICAL, AIR CONDITIONER, ELECTROCUTED, LOCKOUT, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120259403 | Non Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |