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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102443140 - Sears Roebuck & Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North Area Office
Site Address:
Sears Roebuck & Co.
2057 West George Street
Melrose Park, IL 60160
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/01/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/09/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360645402 |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS SERVICING A MICROWAVE OVEN AT THE REPAIR FACILITY OF A LARGE RETAIL FIRM. HE WAS FOUND LYING ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO HIS WORKBENCH BY SOME COWORKERS. THEY HAD HEARD A CRASH RESULTING FROM THE OVEN FALLING TO THE FLOOR. THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AS A RESULT OF ELECTROCUTION. HE HAD APPARENTLY CONTACTED AN ENERGIZED TERMINAL INSIDE THE OVEN WHILE HE WAS SERVICING IT.
Keywords: E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELEC EQUIPMENT--MISC
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102443140 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Household appliance and power tool repairers |