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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101651321 - Wahl Refractories, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Toledo Area Office
Site Address:
Wahl Refractories, Inc.
767 Sr 19 South
Fremont, OH 43420
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 530, Fremont, OH 43420
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3255
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/07/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/21/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360576615 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19100304 F05 V | 08/12/1987 | 08/19/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS USING A SKILL SAW TO CUT INTO A TIN BUILDING TO MAKE LEUVERS WHEN HE DIED. ACCORDING TO THE CORONER, DEATH WAS DUE EITHER TO A HEART ATTACK OR TO CHOKING ON A TOBACCO CHAW WHICH WAS FOUND LODGED IN HIS THROAT. THE SAW HE WAS USING WAS CHECKED AND FOUND TO BE OK. THE EMPLOYER WAS CITED FOR NOT USING GFCIS OR IMPLEMENTING AN ASSURED GROUNDING PROGRAM. ANOTHER CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR ON SITE WAS CITED FOR THE LACK OF A GROUND ON A PEDESTAL FAN PLUGGED INTO THE SAME OUTLET USED FOR THE SKILL SAW.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, HEART ATTACK, CONSTRUCTION, E C, GROUND FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101651321 | Occupation Not Listed |