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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1505686.015 - 63309 - Emerson Electric Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
63309 - Emerson Electric Co.
150 Emerson By-Pass Rd
Russellville, KY 42276
Mailing Address:
150 Emerson By-Pass Rd, Russellville, KY 42276
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3621
NAICS: 335312/Motor and Generator Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/02/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1702731 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 11 | 1 | 12 | |||
| Current Violations | 11 | 1 | 12 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $77,000 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | $84,000 |
| Current Penalty | $77,000 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | $84,000 |
| 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 | 19100146 D03 IV | 06/03/2021 | 06/16/2021 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 D03 VI | 06/03/2021 | 06/16/2021 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100146 D04 I | 06/03/2021 | 06/16/2021 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100146 D05 I | 06/03/2021 | 06/16/2021 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100146 D05 II | 06/03/2021 | 06/21/2021 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100146 D09 | 06/03/2021 | 06/16/2021 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 7. | 01007A | Serious | 19100146 F02 | 06/03/2021 | 06/21/2021 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 8. | 01007B | Serious | 19100146 F10 | 06/03/2021 | 06/21/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 9. | 01007C | Serious | 19100146 F12 | 06/03/2021 | 06/21/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 10. | 01008 | Serious | 19100146 G02 I | 06/03/2021 | 06/16/2021 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 11. | 01009 | Serious | 19100146 J02 | 06/03/2021 | 06/15/2021 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 12. | 01010A | Serious | 19100146 K03 I | 06/03/2021 | 06/15/2021 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 13. | 01010B | Serious | 19100146 K03 II | 06/03/2021 | 06/15/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 14. | 01011 | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 06/03/2021 | 06/21/2021 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 15. | 02001 | Other | 2.180(3)(2) | 06/03/2021 | 06/07/2021 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:00 a.m. on December 5, 2020, an employee who was a maintenance employee, was working on a machine. Allegedly the CO meter on this machine was out (it was blinking red), other employees found the employee unresponsive by the machine. EMS was called and the employee was taken to a local hospital, where the employee died.
Keywords: Electric Meter, Maintenance, Unresponsive
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1505686.015 | 57 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |