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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306207705 - Turf Grass America, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Worth Area Office
Site Address:
Turf Grass America, Inc.
911 E. Hwy. 377
Grandbury, TX 76048
Mailing Address:
6000 Pevler Court, Grandbury, TX 76048
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0181
NAICS: 111421/Nursery and Tree Production
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/15/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/05/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100713361 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 10/13/2004 | 10/20/2004 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | 10/18/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On August 27, 2004, Employee #1 and a coworker were servicing a Zimmatic Irrigation Pivot System. The system was designed to irrigate approximately 800 acres. The employees discovered that fuses had blown out and they were checking the system with a volt meter. While Employee #1 was working on the control box, he was electrocuted. The control panel was connected to a 480 volt, three phase, 60 hertz, four wire grounded electrical service.
Keywords: FUSE, SHOCK, REPAIR, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRIC SHOCK, ELECTRICAL BOX, IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306207705 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |