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Inspection: 310478672 - Owens Corning
Inspection Information - Office: Columbus
Site Address:
Owens Corning
400 Case Avenue
Newark, OH 43055
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3296
NAICS: 327993/Mineral Wool Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/30/2007
Emphasis: S:Electrical
Case Closed: 02/11/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200752293 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $32,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $32,500 |
| Current Penalty | $16,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,500 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100303 E | 06/12/2007 | 09/15/2007 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100305 E01 | 06/12/2007 | 07/15/2007 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100332 B01 | 06/12/2007 | 09/15/2007 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100333 A | 06/12/2007 | 07/15/2007 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100333 A01 | 06/12/2007 | 09/15/2007 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006A | Serious | 19100335 A01 I | 06/12/2007 | 07/15/2007 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01006B | Serious | 19100335 A01 IV | 06/12/2007 | 07/15/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01006C | Serious | 19100335 A01 V | 06/12/2007 | 07/15/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01007 | Serious | 19100335 A02 I | 06/12/2007 | 07/15/2007 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01008 | Serious | 19100335 B01 | 06/12/2007 | 09/15/2007 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 11. | 01009A | Serious | 19100303 E | 06/12/2007 | 12/31/2007 | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 12. | 01009B | Serious | 19100335 B01 | 06/12/2007 | 12/31/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:15 a.m. on May 5, 2007, Employees #1 and #2 were assigned to a 480 volt 28/29 electrical substation to wire and install two circuit breakers. While wiring a CT for one of the breakers, an electrical phase to ground fault occurred causing an arc flash to occur. Both Employees #1 and #2 received second and third degree burns to their upper body and extremities. Employees #1 and #2 were taken to a nearby hospital, where they were hospitalized and treated for their injuries. The accident investigation reported that although they were wearing personal protective equipment, the protection was inadequate for the current they were exposed to. The company also did not comply with the flash hazard analysis that was done by an outside contractor. Further, Employees #1 and #2 were not trained at the time properly on the hazards associated with electrical arc flash/blast.
Keywords:burn, elec protect equip, electric arc, installing, ppe, electrician, electrocuted, inexperience, electric shock
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310478672 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians | ||
| 2 | 310478672 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians |