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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311837785 - Fgc Mid-State Generator Service Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Columbus Area Office
Site Address:
Fgc Mid-State Generator Service Inc.
5993 Home Road
Delaware, OH 43015
Mailing Address:
5241 Trabue Road, Columbus, OH 43228
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8999
NAICS: 541620/Environmental Consulting Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/20/2008
Emphasis: S:Electrical
Case Closed: 03/19/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100753144 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 |
| Current Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 |
| 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 | 19100332 B01 | 10/31/2008 | 12/03/2008 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100333 A | 10/31/2008 | 12/03/2008 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100335 A01 I | 10/31/2008 | 12/03/2008 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100335 A02 I | 10/31/2008 | 12/03/2008 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100335 B01 | 10/31/2008 | 12/03/2008 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100335 B02 | 10/31/2008 | 11/10/2008 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:50 a.m. on September 15, 2008, Employees #1 and #2 were working on a generator transfer switch. There was a power outage in the area and the generator was not operating. Employees #1 and #2 were called in to identify the possible reasons for the inoperation of the generator and/or the transfer switch. Employee #1 was standing in the back of a truck to reach the area of work. He was troubleshooting the transfer switch with a low voltage meter. Employee #1 was not wearing any personal protective equipment for electrical work. The generator and/or transfer switch was not locked out at the time Employee #1 was conducting the troubleshooting procedures. The equipment was energized while the trouble shooting was in progress, causing electric shock and death of Employee #1. Employee #2 was working in close proximity to Employee #1. It was unclear what Employee #2 was doing at the time of the accident. He was thrown from the truck and was burned in his hand. He was transported to the hospital and was hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, TRUCK, ELECTRIC SHOCK, SWITCHGEAR, TRANSFORMER, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311837785 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Supervisors; electricians & power transm. install. | ||
| 2 | 311837785 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Electricians |