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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108499732 - Tvi Abq Tech-Voc Institute
Inspection Information - Office: State Of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health & Safety Bureau
Site Address:
Tvi Abq Tech-Voc Institute
525 Buena Vista Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87152
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8221
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/10/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/18/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360249080 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,200 |
| 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 | 19100303 B01 | 03/19/1990 | 03/23/1990 | $0 | $600 | $0 | 03/30/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100303 F | 03/19/1990 | 03/23/1990 | $0 | $600 | $0 | 03/30/1990 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING AN UNAUTHORIZED ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT PROCEDURE IN A BOOTH OF THE WELDING SHOP OF A VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE. THE EMPLOYEE, WHO DID NOT HAVE ANY ELECTRICAL EXPERTISE, WAS DISCONNECTING A 480-VOLT CONDUCTOR TO TWO ARC WELDING MACHINES IN THE BOOTH (A MILLER ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING CO. AC/DC TUNGSTEN ARC WELDER, SERIAL NO. HF844660, MODEL NO. 330A/BT AND AN AIRCO AIRCOMATIC WELDING MACHINE, SERIAL NO. W4910200, MODEL NO. CV250). THE DISCONNECTS FOR THE CIRCUIT HAD NOT BEEN LABELED AS TO THEIR PURPOSE, AND THE CIRCUIT REMAINED ENERGIZED WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING. THE EMPLOYEE, WHO WAS USING UNINSULATED WIRE CUTTERS, CUT INTO THE ENERGIZED 480-VOLT CIRCUIT CONDUCTOR WHILE HE WAS KNEELING ON A STEEL PLATE. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK AND SUFFERED CARDIO-VASCULAR AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE. THE EMPLOYEE WAS REVIVED WITH CARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION AND WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR HIS INJURY.
Keywords: E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, CPR, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRIC SHOCK, HAND TOOL, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108499732 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Trade and industrial teachers |