Inspection Detail
Inspection: 15088032 - Certified Welding Works Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
Certified Welding Works Inc
1035 Se Salmon
Portland, OR 97214
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7692
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/12/1984
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/11/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360595375 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,400 |
| Current Penalty | $1,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,400 |
| 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 | 767042502 | 11/06/1984 | 11/09/1984 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 717000508 | 11/06/1984 | 11/09/1984 | $400 | $400 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS INSTRUCTED TO REWIRE A WELDER. HE WAS UNABLE TO COMPLETE THE TASK IN ONE DAY. WHEN THE EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO HIS WORK THE NEXT DAY, THE 440-VOLT POWER SUPPLY TO THE WELDER HAD BEEN INADVERTENTLY TURNED ON BY OTHER SHOP EMPLOYEES. THE EMPLOYEE CONTACTED BARE CONDUCTORS FROM THE JUNCTION BOX BEHIND THE WELDER AND WAS ELECTROCUTED. THERE WERE NO LOCKOUT OR TAGGING PRECAUTIONS TAKEN.
Keywords: E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, WELDER, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15088032 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Welders and cutters |
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