Inspection Detail

Inspection: 303531347 - Prime Metal Works Co

Inspection Information - Office: Queens District Office

Inspection Nr: 303531347

Report ID: 0215600

Date Opened: 08/10/2001

Site Address:
Prime Metal Works Co
103-16 Northern Blvd
Corona, NY 11368

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:3499

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 12/06/2001

Emphasis: L:Metforg

Case Closed: 02/20/2003

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100830389

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	3			1		4
Current Violations	3			1		4
Initial Penalty	$4,500	$0	$0	$0	$0	$4,500
Current Penalty	$4,500	$0	$0	$0	$0	$4,500
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Latest Event
1.	01001A	Serious	19100252 B03	01/31/2002	02/05/2002	$1,500	$1,500	$0	-
2.	01001B	Serious	19100132 D01	01/31/2002	02/05/2002	$0	$0	$0	-
3.	01002	Serious	19100254 D01	01/31/2002	02/05/2002	$1,500	$1,500	$0	-
4.	01003	Serious	19100254 D09 III	01/31/2002	02/05/2002	$1,500	$1,500	$0	-
5.	02001A	Other	19101200 E01	01/31/2002	02/05/2002	$0	$0	$0	-
6.	02001B	Other	19101200 G08	01/31/2002	02/05/2002	$0	$0	$0	-
7.	02001C	Other	19101200 H01	01/31/2002	02/05/2002	$0	$0	$0	-

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200830495

Event: 08/10/2001

Electric Shock - Direct Contact with Energized Parts

On August 10, 2001, Employee #1 was found dead at his worksite. He had been using uninsulated locking pliers, such as VISE-GRIP pliers, as an electrode holder to perform arc welding, and he had been electrocuted. He had not been provided with personal protective equipment, such as a flame resistant shirt, work boots, welder's gloves, or a welder's apron.

Keywords: E GI III, ELECTRICAL, PPE, INSULATED TOOL, ELECTROCUTED, WELDER, HAND TOOL, WELDING ELECTRODE, EQUIPMENT APPROVAL, ARC WELDING

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303531347			Fatality	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported

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