Can't plug in my fridge, knocks socket off

Question

When I plug in my fridge, the socket shuts down and I see small sparks.  It may run for like 3-6 seconds when I retry it but then it shuts off again.  I just purchased it used from a guy and had to lay it down to transport it.  However, I read up on it prior to transporting it so I laid it on it's back and I didnt plug it in for 16 hours.  Can someone help me.  Or have I been jipped?