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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302318639 - Abb Services
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Abb Services
Laroche Industries/ County Rd. 25
Cherokee, AL 35616
Mailing Address:
3968 Valley East, Industrial Park Dr., Birmingham, AL 35217
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3825
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/01/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/10/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101270528 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 19100147 C06 II | 03/04/1999 | 04/07/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Two employees were checking insulation integrity on a large motor. One of the employees put a test lead on 4160-volt circuit part. The test equipment was apparently not rated for the voltage, and an electrical fault occurred. The ensuing electric arc burned both employees. One of them died of his injuries. The other was hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, E GI V, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICAL TESTING, TEST EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302318639 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 302318639 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |