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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300484771 - Calkins Midways Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Appleton Area Office
Site Address:
Calkins Midways Inc.
Langlade Fairgrounds Hwy 45
Antigo, WI 54409
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1534, Oshkosh, WI 54902
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7996
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/30/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/05/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100650191 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,750 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 19100303 G02 I | 08/24/1999 | 08/28/1999 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100304 F04 | 08/24/1999 | 08/28/1999 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100334 A02 I | 08/24/1999 | 08/27/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100304 A01 | 08/24/1999 | 08/28/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01003A | Serious | 19100305 G01 III | 08/24/1999 | 09/01/1999 | $500 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01003B | Serious | 19100305 G02 II | 08/24/1999 | 09/01/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01003C | Serious | 19100305 G02 III | 08/24/1999 | 08/28/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01004 | Serious | 19100332 B01 | 08/24/1999 | 08/30/1999 | $1,500 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
An employee working for an amusement company was operating an amusement ride at a county fair. The ride (called an "Avalanche") was portable. It was scheduled to be at that location for only a few days. The employee contacted live parts of wiring for the ride and received an electric shock. He died of his injury 8 days after the accident. The control room for the ride had an electrical box enclosing two circuit breakers. The box had its cover removed, exposing live parts. In addition, the main control box had a hinged door that covered live parts. Employees would access this box at the start and end of the day to turn the ride on and off. There were many other electrical problems besides. For example, several equipment grounding conductors were found disconnected, and some grounding pins were missing from some attachment plugs. The ride was purchased by the amusement company in 1966, and the company performed much of the electrical work. The ride was frequently taken apart, transported to different sites, and reassembled. This apparently contributed to the wiring problems.
Keywords: AMUSE PARK/CARNIVAL, E GI V, ELECTRICAL, INADEQUATE MAINT, ELECTROCUTED, UNGUARDED LIVE PARTS, EQUIPMENT GROUNDING, ELECTRICAL BOX
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300484771 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Attendants, amusement and recreation facilities |