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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103373593 - Electrical & Special Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Worth Area Office
Site Address:
Electrical & Special Systems, Inc.
4500 Wilma Ln. (Village Creek Wastewater Plant)
Fort Worth, TX 76101
Mailing Address:
4405 Beltwood Pkwy North, Dallas, TX 75244
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1541
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/11/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/18/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 901823724 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 |
| Current Penalty | $4,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,125 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 04/14/1992 | 04/24/1992 | $1,375 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100333 B02 I | 04/14/1992 | 04/17/1992 | $1,375 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100333 B02 IVB | 04/14/1992 | 04/20/1992 | $1,375 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
THREE EMPLOYEES WERE ASSIGNED TO DISCONNECT, LOCKOUT, AND GROUND A 15-KILOVOLT FEEDER SWITCH AT A SWITCHBOARD AND THEN TO PROCEED TO A MANHOLE TO CUT THE ASSOCIATED CABLE. THE EMPLOYEES DEENERGIZED THE FEEDER CABLE, BUT THEY WENT TO THE WRONG MANHOLE. ONE OF THE THREE EMPLOYEES USED A BAND SAW TO CUT INTO THE CABLE. BECAUSE THE EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE WRONG MANHOLE, HE CUT INTO AN ENERGIZED CABLE, AND AN ELECTRICAL FAULT OCCURRED. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED SEVERE BURNS TO HIS FACE AND HANDS AS A RESULT OF THE ENSUING ELECTRIC ARC. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR HIS INJURIES. A SECOND EMPLOYEE (WHO WAS NOT ENTERED ON AN INJURY LINE IN THE ORIGINAL FORM) WAS SLIGHTLY BURNED ON HIS CHIN, AND HIS BEARD WAS SINGED. THE OTHER EMPLOYEE WAS NOT INJURED. THE EMPLOYER'S LOCKOUT PROGRAM DID NOT PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR VERIFYING THAT CIRCUITS HAD BEEN DEENERGIZED.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRIC CABLE, ELECTRICIAN, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRICAL FAULT, FACE, MANHOLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103373593 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians |