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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 15004534 - Comtech Inc Div Of Cape Fear Supply Co
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Comtech Inc Div Of Cape Fear Supply Co
722 Camden Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
Mailing Address:
Po Box 570, Fayetteville, NC 28302
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2439
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/16/1984
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/03/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360609960 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $160 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $160 |
| Current Penalty | $160 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $160 |
| 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 | 19100219 E01 I | 09/20/1984 | 10/24/1984 | $160 | $160 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19100145 F01 I | 09/20/1984 | 09/23/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Other | 19100304 F05 VC3 | 09/20/1984 | 09/23/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
WHILE AN EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A GANG-NAIL-PLATE PRESS MACHINE, THE SHOP FOREMAN BROUGHT A LOOSE CABLE CONNECTION TO HIS ATTENTION. THE EMPLOYEE SUBSEQUENTLY OPENED A JUNCTION BOX MOUNTED ON THE MACHINE AND ATTEMPTED TO TIGHTEN THE NUT HOLDING THE CABLE. THE NUT WAS ON THE INSIDE OF THE BOX, BUT THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT DEENERGIZE THE CIRCUIT TO THE JUNCTION BOX. HE MADE CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED PARTS WITHIN THE BOX AND WAS ELECTROCUTED.
Keywords: E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR, ELECTRICAL BOX, PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15004534 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Nailing and tacking machine operators |