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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309545226 - Rockwell American Mfg Company
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Rockwell American Mfg Company
306 W Simonds Rd
Seagoville, TX 75159
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3714
NAICS: 336211/Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/05/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Electrical
Case Closed: 03/18/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100784206 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,250 |
| Current Penalty | $1,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,250 |
| 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 | 19100304 A03 | 02/05/2008 | 02/13/2008 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | 02/25/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100304 F04 | 02/05/2008 | 02/13/2008 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | 02/25/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100305 G02 III | 02/05/2008 | 02/13/2008 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $0 | 02/25/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100334 A02 II | 02/05/2008 | 02/13/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/25/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 11, 2007, Employee #1 was a maintenance mechanic. He was using a Chemetron TIG welding machine, Model Number 250, to install a dust guard on a Shot Peen machine. The identification plate on the welder contained the following information: AC input 208/230/460 volt, 89/80/40 amp, single-phase, 50/60 cycle. Approximately two weeks earlier, the electrical cord to the single phase welding machine was replaced with a 10/4 AWG SOW-A/SOW heavy-duty cord and a Hubbell, HBL2731, 3-phase, 4-blade attachment plug. The outer insulation jacket of the electrical cord was not retained within the attachment plug cord grip which subjected the conductors to pull/strain at the terminal screws. Some of the cord connections were not tight and the grounding terminal and blade were left open. Employee #1 was electrocuted when he contacted both the metal casing of a portable TIG welder and the metal frame of the machine that he was servicing.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, SHOCK, ELECTROCUTED, WELDING, CORD CONNECTOR, ELECTRIC SHOCK, ELECTRIC CORD, GROUNDING ELECTRODE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309545226 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |