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Inspection: 312384027 - Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Oklahoma City
Site Address:
Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation
1/2 Mile N. Of Intersection Us34 Ew 27 & 199
Woodward, OK 73801
Mailing Address:
8750 W. Bryn Mawr Ave, Suite 720, Chicagod, IL 60631
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3511
NAICS: 333611/Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/03/2009
Emphasis: S:Electrical
Case Closed: 03/23/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100646553 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $30,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,600 |
| Current Penalty | $10,300 | $0 | $0 | $2,700 | $0 | $13,000 |
| 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 | 19100132 D01 | 09/29/2009 | 10/03/2009 | $3,800 | $6,300 | $0 | 10/26/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100145 C03 | 09/29/2009 | 10/03/2009 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $0 | 10/26/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100146 C02 | 09/29/2009 | 10/03/2009 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $0 | 10/26/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004A | Other | 19100269 A02 I | 09/29/2009 | 10/03/2009 | $2,700 | $4,500 | $0 | 10/26/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01004B | Other | 19100269 A02 II | 09/29/2009 | 10/03/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/26/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100269 B01 II | 09/29/2009 | 10/03/2009 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | 10/26/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100269 C03 | 09/29/2009 | 10/03/2009 | $3,800 | $6,300 | $0 | 10/26/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 19100269 D02 IV | 09/29/2009 | 10/03/2009 | $2,700 | $4,500 | $0 | 10/26/2009 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 10, 2009, Employee #1 was working in the bottom power cabinet of a wind turbine. He was checking the electrical connections and came into contact with a bus bar. An arc flash occurred and the employee sustained unspecified injuries. Employee #1 was taken to a local hospital and was later transported by helicopter to Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City, where he later died.
Keywords:electric arc
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312384027 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |