Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3024619 - Air Conditioning Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Air Conditioning Corporation
Hwy 74 West, Cuddy Foods Plant
Marshville, NC 28103
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/16/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/25/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360262240 |
| 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 | 7B0302 B02 | 04/21/1988 | 04/27/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A PLUMBERS SUPERVISOR WAS INSTALLING A NEW PLUMBING LINE. THE NEW LINE WAS TO BE SUPPLIED BY A TAP INTO AN EXISTING LINE. THE EMPLOYEE WAS USING A JACKHAMMER TO BREAK THE CONCRETE AROUND THE EXISTING LINE. THE JACKHAMMER'S SPIKE PENETRATED A 480-VOLT UNDERGROUND POWER LINE IN A CONCRETE DUCT BANK. FORTUNATELY, THE SUPERVISOR WAS KNOCKED FREE OF THE JACKHAMMER AND SUSTAINED ONLY AN ELECTRIC SHOCK FOR WHICH HE WAS HOSPITALIZED.
Keywords: ELECTRICAL, JACKHAMMER, E C, ELECTRIC SHOCK, UNDRGRD POWER LINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3024619 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Supervisors; plumbers, pipefitters & steamfitters |
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