Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103581948 - Central Power & Light Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Central Power & Light Co.
Polk Ave. & Hwy. 83, Polk Avenue Substation
Pharr, TX 78577
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2121, Corpus Christi, TX 78403
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/09/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/17/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360376420 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100269 L02 | 02/24/1995 | 03/01/1995 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/13/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100269 L04 | 02/24/1995 | 03/01/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/13/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100269 L06 | 02/24/1995 | 03/01/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/13/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 M03 | 02/24/1995 | 03/01/1995 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/13/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
An electric utility employee was working in a substation. He contacted an energized feeder and was electrocuted. His employer had failed to enforce company safety rules and work procedures adequately.
Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, SUBSTATION, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103581948 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |
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