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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18385161 - United Parcel Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
United Parcel Services, Inc.
Highway 31 South
Hartselle, AL 35640
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:4215
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/10/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/18/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360128250 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,640 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,640 |
| Current Penalty | $2,640 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,640 |
| 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 G02 I | 08/25/1989 | 09/01/1989 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100304 F04 | 08/25/1989 | 08/28/1989 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100305 G02 III | 08/25/1989 | 08/28/1989 | $640 | $640 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19100305 B01 | 08/25/1989 | 09/01/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Other | 19100305 B02 | 08/25/1989 | 09/01/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02003 | Other | 19100305 G01 I | 08/25/1989 | 09/01/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A FLOOR FAN WAS EQUIPPED WITH A POLARIZED ATTACHMENT PLUG THAT HAD HAD ITS GROUNDING CONDUCTOR REMOVED. THE CORD WAS CONNECTED TO A RECEPTACLE IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO REVERSE THE POLARITY AND ENERGIZE THE FRAME OF THE FAN AT 120 VOLTS. AN EMPLOYEE CONTACTED THE FAN WHILE HE WAS ALSO IN CONTACT WITH THE GROUNDED METAL FRAME OF A CONVEYOR. THE EMPLOYEE WAS ELECTROCUTED.
Keywords: E GI V, ELECTRICAL, REVERSE POLARITY, ELECTROCUTED, ATTACHMENT PLUG, GROUND FAULT, EQUIPMENT GROUNDING, ELEC EQUIPMENT--MISC
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18385161 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |