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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302101035 - Amfels Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Amfels Inc.
20000 Sh 48, Port Brownsville
Brownsville, TX 78523
Mailing Address:
Po Box 3107, Brownsville, TX 78523
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/27/1999
Emphasis: L:Ship, S:Shipyards
Case Closed: 07/08/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100210657 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 |
| Current Penalty | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 |
| 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 | 19100180 H03 XIV | 06/04/1999 | 06/08/1999 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100333 C03 IIIA | 06/04/1999 | 06/08/1999 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100333 C03 IIIB | 06/04/1999 | 06/08/1999 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
An employee was acting as a rigger when the crane he was working with contacted a 7200-volt (phase-to-ground) overhead power line. The employee, who was touching the load, received an electric shock. He died later at the hospital. He had been electrocuted.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, BOOM, CRANE BOOM, ELECTROCUTED, E GI IA, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302101035 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. |