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: 1766309.015 - Hitachi Energy Usa, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Jackson Area Office
Site Address:
Hitachi Energy Usa, Inc.
101 Kuhlman Drive
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
Mailing Address:
101 Kuhlman Drive, Crystal Springs, MS 39059
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 335313/Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/01/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2195412 |
Investigation Summary
At 10:20 a.m. on August 1, 2024, an employee was working inside a transformer. The employee entered a permitted confined space filled with nitrogen and asphyxiated due to overexposure to nitrogen. The employee was killed.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Confined Space, Nitrogen, Overexposure, Transformer
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1766309.015 | 53 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |
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