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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18004184 - Wilson'S Air Conditioning, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Jacksonville Area Office
Site Address:
Wilson'S Air Conditioning, Inc.
2 Baltimore Lane
Palm Coast, FL 32137
Mailing Address:
1532 State Avenue, Holly Hill, FL 32117
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5722
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/18/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/06/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360819098 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 19100332 B01 | 10/16/1996 | 12/04/1996 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100333 A | 10/16/1996 | 12/04/1996 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100333 A02 | 10/16/1996 | 12/04/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19040008 | 10/16/1996 | 10/21/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
An employee was sent on a service call to investigate an odor coming from an air-handling unit in the attic of a house. The employee arrived at the house, left the air conditioning system energized, and climbed a ladder into the attic. The air-handling unit had a quick disconnect switch, which could be used to deenergize the unit to work on it. The employee pulled the main cover off the unit to gain access to the wiring and motor inside. He apparently made some checks with his circuit tester, turning the disconnect switch on and off during this process. He decided to remove the motor, which was encased in a fan housing. The fan housing was grounded by metal-to-metal contact with the air-handling unit. When the employee removed the fan housing, the equipment ground became discontinuous. The employee then pulled some conductors out of the unit. The uninsulated ends of these conductors were touching the fan housing. Because of the limited crawl space around the air-handling unit, the employee was stooped over the fan housing and was apparently in contact with it. The attic on this June day was extremely hot and humid, causing the employee to perspire profusely. When the employee closed disconnect switch, the fan housing became energized, electrocuting the employee.
Keywords: REPAIR, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, AIR CONDITIONER, ELECTROCUTED, LOCKOUT, GROUND FAULT, EQUIPMENT GROUNDING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18004184 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |