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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309510246 - A. O. Smith Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Winston-Salem
Site Address:
A. O. Smith Corporation
709 A. O. Smith Rd.
Mebane, NC 27302
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 368, Mebane, NC 27302
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3621
NAICS: 335312/Motor and Generator Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/11/2006
Emphasis: S:Program Improvements
Case Closed: 06/16/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100072909 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,125 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | Other | 19100133 A01 | 04/19/2006 | 04/24/2006 | $0 | $1,375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 04/19/2006 | 04/24/2006 | $500 | $1,375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 04/19/2006 | 04/24/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 04/19/2006 | 04/24/2006 | $1,000 | $1,375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On November 11, 2005, Employee #1 was working from an elevated work surface (9.5 in. high), inserting Mylar insulating paper into the electronic casing between the separate copper wire windings. At this time, Employee #1 was observed swatting at something above his head. A witness stated that Employee #1 had a frightened look on his face before his body became rigid and fell backward from the elevated surface. Employee #1 was fatally injured when he struck his head on the concrete floor.
Keywords: ELECTRIC MOTOR, ELEC INSULATION, HEAD, METAL WIRE, FALL, CONCUSSION, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, WORK PLATFORM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309510246 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |