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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300552676 - Dal-Co Packing
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Dal-Co Packing
4700 S. Westmoreland
Dallas, TX 75237
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2655
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/27/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/25/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360332415 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $975 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $975 |
| Current Penalty | $975 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $975 |
| 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 G01 II | 04/14/1997 | 04/17/1997 | $975 | $975 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A member of a fire brigade (employee #1) was assigned to locate the source of smoke discovered at his plant. He and two other employees entered an electric equipment room, which contained the main electrical controls for the entire facility. The employees located a cabinet that appeared to have a hot spot. Employee #1 and one of his two coworkers began deenergizing the system by operating the main control device handles. An electrical fault occurred inside the problem cabinet while employee #1 was standing in front of it. The ensuing electric arc threw him across the room and against a wall, where he laid unconscious. He later died. The autopsy determined that smoke inhalation was the cause of death. No other employees were injured.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI III, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICAL CABINET, ELECTRICAL FAULT, FIRE BRIGADE, SMOKE INHALATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300552676 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |