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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305920399 - Univ. Of Md College Park Maintenance Dept.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Univ. Of Md College Park Maintenance Dept.
Univ. Of Md College Park Campus, Physics Bldg. 111
College Park, MD 20742
Mailing Address:
Dept. Of Environmental Safety, 3115 Chesapeake Bld, College Park, MD 20742
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8221
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/08/2002
Emphasis: L:9211
Case Closed: 07/08/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102354081 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 2 | 8 | |||
| 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 | Serious | 19100036 B08 | 01/31/2003 | 02/05/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100036 D01 | 01/31/2003 | 02/05/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 19100137 B02 II | 01/31/2003 | 02/05/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 19100303 G01 V | 01/31/2003 | 02/05/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 04001 | Serious | 19100335 A01 I | 01/31/2003 | 02/05/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 04002 | Serious | 19100335 A01 V | 01/31/2003 | 02/05/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 05001 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 01/31/2003 | 02/05/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 05002 | Other | 19100303 G01 II | 01/31/2003 | 02/05/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On October 27, 2002, Employee #1 and three coworkers were troubleshooting a 400-amp main breaker when there was an arc flash in the gear box, starting a chain reaction of electric arcs and ensuing fires. Two coworkers exited via the main door. Employee #1 and the other coworker ran to an egress door that was locked from the outside. After trying unsuccessfully to force the door open, they attempted to exit by the main door. The coworker was successful, but Employee #1 did not reach the door. He was unconsciousness when rescued, and later died as a result of smoke inhalation.
Keywords: OBSTRUCTED EGRESS, ELECTRIC ARC, WORK RULES, INHALATION, ELECTRICAL CABINET, ELECTRICAL FAULT, SMOKE INHALATION, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305920399 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Electricians |