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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304715345 - Progress Rail Services Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Progress Rail Services Corporation
849 1st Street
Albertville, AL 35950
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1037, Albertville, AL 35950
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5051
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/18/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/16/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101271849 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100333 A | 11/18/2002 | 01/12/2003 | $5,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100333 B02 IIIA | 11/18/2002 | 12/10/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On July 18, 2002, Employee #1, an electrician was replacing a relay switch on a Miller Electric Welder, Model 300. Employee #1 turned the switch on the welder to the off position, however he neither turned the off, nor lockout the 480 volt (v) main disconnect. Employee #1 picked up the replacement part in his left hand while holding a screw driver in his right hand. Employee #1 squatted down and started to remove the lug screw on one off the legs, when he fell backwards backward screaming for help. Employee #1 was electrocuted. A reading of each leg showed voltage as follows: L1 = 291v, L2=291v and L3=292v, an overall reading of 500v.
Keywords: REPAIR, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRICAL WORK, WELDING, LOCKOUT, ELEC UTILITY WORK, HAND TOOL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304715345 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |