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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17650433 - The Rockefeller University
Inspection Information - Office: Manhattan Area Office
Site Address:
The Rockefeller University
1230 York Avenue
New York, NY 10021
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8221
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/09/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/29/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360152128 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,520 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,520 |
| Current Penalty | $2,520 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,520 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100303 E | 09/18/1987 | 09/22/1987 | $630 | $630 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100303 E | 09/18/1987 | 09/22/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100304 F04 | 09/18/1987 | 09/22/1987 | $630 | $630 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100305 A02 IIIC | 09/18/1987 | 09/21/1987 | $630 | $630 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100305 J01 III | 09/18/1987 | 09/21/1987 | $630 | $630 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A SUMMER EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE ROOF OF A BUILDING, PERFORMING HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING DUCT WORK. HE WAS USING AN ELECTRIC DRILL THAT HAD NO NAMEPLATE. THE DRILL WAS CONNECTED TO A THREE-WIRE, GROUNDING-TYPE EXTENSION CORD SET. THE CORD SET WAS, IN TURN, CONNECTED THROUGH AN ADAPTER TO A SYSTEM THAT DID NOT PROVIDE AN EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR. THE DRILL HAD AN APPARENT GROUND FAULT, AND THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A FATAL ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Keywords: E GI V, ELECTRICAL, CORD SET, ELECTROCUTED, GROUND FAULT, EQUIPMENT GROUNDING, ELECTRIC DRILL, PLUG ADAPTER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17650433 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |