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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307627893 - Caribbean Air Conditioning, Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Long Island Area Office
Site Address:
Caribbean Air Conditioning, Corp.
1155 Long Island Avenue
Edgewood, NY 11717
Mailing Address:
203 Laurel Avenue, Northport, NY 11768
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7623
NAICS: 811310/Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/07/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/02/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100151083 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 |
| 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 | 19100333 A01 | 10/07/2004 | 11/26/2004 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 16, 2004, Employee #1, a serviceman employed by Caribbean Air Conditioning Corporation and contracted by ADP Investor Communications Services. was repairing a 460-volt three-phase rooftop HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) unit. Employee #1 was chipping ice off the coil inside the unit, as another serviceman was "filling and checking compressor Freon/pressure". Employee #1 was electrocuted and killed, when he apparently contacted the disconnected switch box electrical wires.
Keywords: REPAIR, ELECTRIC SWITCH, AIR CONDITIONER, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRIC SHOCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307627893 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |