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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112665690 - Haines & Kibblehouse, Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Harrisburg Area Office
Site Address:
Haines & Kibblehouse, Incorporated
147 Angstandt Lane
Birdsboro, PA 19605
Mailing Address:
2052 Lucon Road, P.O. Box 196, Skippack, PA 19474
Union Status: Union
SIC:2951
NAICS: 324121/Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/18/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Electrical
Case Closed: 03/11/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100571421 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,250 |
| Current Penalty | $1,060 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,060 |
| 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 | 19100303 E | 01/08/2010 | 02/10/2010 | $1,060 | $2,125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100332 B03 I | 01/08/2010 | 03/15/2010 | $2,125 | $2,125 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On October 9, 2009, Employee #1 and Employee #2 (each from a different company) were troubleshooting a low voltage circuitry (24 volts) for the Recycled Asphalt Product (RAP) touchpad in the motor control center in the electrical room. After returning to the electrical room following a lunch break, both employees heard a low rumbling noise coming from the electrical room. One called for the other to get out of the electrical room. Suddenly, a blast occurred at the main panel breaker, and fire erupted. Employee #2, who worked for Process Control Solutions, was sitting right in front of the panel where the arc flash occurred. Both employees were injured, along with Employee #3 who rescued them from the fire. Employee #1 and Employee #3, who worked for Haines and Kibblehouse, were taken to the hospital. One was hospitalized and released two days later. The other was admitted and released the night of the accident. Employee #2 was hospitalized with third-degree burns to the back of his body.
Keywords: ELECTRIC ARC, ASPHYXIATED, ELECTRICAL TESTING, ELECTRONIC WORK, EXPLOSION, CONTUSION, BURN, FIRE, BACK, ASPHALT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112665690 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 112665690 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |