Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315590760 - Aichi Forge Usa, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Aichi Forge Usa, Inc.
596 Triport Rd
Georgetown, KY 40324
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3462
NAICS: 332111/Iron and Steel Forging
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/11/2012
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/07/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102501046 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $28,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,000 |
| Current Penalty | $28,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,000 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 12/20/2012 | 01/29/2013 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C07 IIIA | 12/20/2012 | 01/29/2013 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 F04 I | 12/20/2012 | 01/07/2013 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100335 A01 I | 12/20/2012 | 01/07/2013 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 18, 2012, a worker was employed by Aichi Forge USA, Inc. He was working at Kentucky Advance Forge, in Georgetown, KY. The narrative did not state his occupation. He was working on a newly installed electric line. He mistakenly thought he had turned off the power to the electric panels on which he was working. While he was working, an electric arc ensued. The worker sustained an arc blast to his head and chest. He also came into contact with parts energized at 6,600 volts. He was killed.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, PPE, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRICAL WORK, ELECTRICAL CABINET, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315590760 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |
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