Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309469138 - Centre Foundry & Machine Company
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Centre Foundry & Machine Company
74 Warwood Avenue
Wheeling, WV 26003
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 4068, Wheeling, WV 26003
Union Status: Union
SIC:3321
NAICS: 331511/Iron Foundries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/21/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/10/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100631274 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,900 |
| Current Penalty | $4,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,800 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100333 A01 | 06/13/2006 | 06/20/2006 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100333 B02 IIIA | 06/13/2006 | 06/20/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 A | 06/13/2006 | 06/19/2006 | $1,600 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100023 B01 I | 06/13/2006 | 06/16/2006 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100303 F | 06/13/2006 | 06/16/2006 | $500 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100303 G02 I | 06/13/2006 | 06/16/2006 | $800 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100179 E04 | 06/13/2006 | 06/19/2006 | $500 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 19100023 D01 II | 06/13/2006 | 06/16/2006 | $500 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On April 19, 2006, Employee #1 and a coworker were instructed to adjust and tighten span wires on Northern Overhead Crane Number 4. Employee #1 sat near the span wires while the coworker went to shut down power to the crane via a disconnection located in the cab. The coworker moved a couple steps away and heard a noise. As he turned around, Employee #1 was found unconscious. He had died from an electric shock.
Keywords: SHOCK, ELECTRICAL, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, ELECTRIC SHOCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309469138 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electricians |
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