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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2314631 - International Power Machine
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
International Power Machine
2975 Miller Park North
Garland, TX 75042
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3679
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/07/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/07/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360690960 |
Investigation Summary
AN ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN WAS WORKING ON A POWER SUPPLY, ADJUSTING AND TESTING FOR A FINAL 72-HOUR BURN-IN BEFORE RELEASE TO THE CUSTOMER. THIS WORK, WHICH WAS A PART OF THE COMPANY'S QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM, REQUIRED THE EMPLOYEE TO WORK WITH ENERGIZED CIRCUITS. THE TECHNICIAN BY MISTAKE STARTED DISCONNECTING THE 480-VOLT, 3-PHASE POWER SUPPLY CONDUCTORS FROM THEIR TERMINALS BEFORE THEY HAD BEEN DEENERGIZED. THE EMPLOYEE WAS ELECTROCUTED.
Keywords: E GI II, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRONIC TECHNICN, LOCKOUT, ELECTRONIC WORK, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2314631 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electronic repairers, communica. & indus. equip. |