Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300385879 - G & S Technologies
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Site Address:
G & S Technologies
Westinghouse Waltz Mill Cable Test Facility
Madison, PA 15663
Mailing Address:
1800 Harrison Avenue, P.O. Box 493, Kearny, NJ 07032
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5093
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/10/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/03/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361834260 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $17,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,500 |
| Current Penalty | $13,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,125 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 01/29/1999 | 04/24/1999 | $2,625 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100335 A01 V | 01/29/1999 | 04/24/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100335 A01 I | 01/29/1999 | 04/24/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002 | Serious | 19100332 B01 | 01/29/1999 | 04/24/1999 | $2,625 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100333 A01 | 01/29/1999 | 04/24/1999 | $2,625 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004 | Serious | 19100335 A02 I | 01/29/1999 | 04/24/1999 | $2,625 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01005 | Serious | 19100335 A02 II | 01/29/1999 | 04/24/1999 | $2,625 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
An employee was taking a sample of transformer oil. An electrical fault occurred, and the ensuing electric arc burned the employee. He died of his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRICAL FAULT, TRANSFORMER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300385879 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |
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