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Inspection: 104672845 - Dynalectric Company Of Nevada
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
Dynalectric Company Of Nevada
15555 Apex Power Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Mailing Address:
3555 West Oquendo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89118
Union Status: Union
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/19/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/02/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360764930 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,280 |
| Current Penalty | $427 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $427 |
| 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 | 19260403 I01 IV | 01/22/1990 | 01/25/1990 | $427 | $1,280 | $0 | 02/02/1990 | I - Informal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260403 I02 I | 01/22/1990 | 01/25/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/02/1990 | - | |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19260405 D | 01/22/1990 | 01/25/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/02/1990 | - | |
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19260416 E02 | 01/22/1990 | 01/25/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/02/1990 | - |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS LEAVING HIS ASSIGNED WORK AREA. HIS PATH OF TRAVEL TOOK HIM PAST A 600-AMPERE, 480-VOLT (PHASE-TO-PHASE), FREESTANDING ELECTRICAL SWITCHBOARD. THE SWITCHBOARD DID NOT HAVE A COVER AND WAS NOT DEAD-FRONT. DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE SWITCHBOARD, 11 INCHES AWAY, WAS A WOODEN BOX THAT HAD BEEN PLACED OVER A D-C POWER CONVERTER. THE EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A 4-FOOT WOOD LADDER, WHICH HAD A LENGTH OF STEEL TIE WIRE WRAPPED AROUND ITS SIDE RAIL. WHEN THE EMPLOYEE SQUEEZED BETWEEN THE SWITCHBOARD AND THE BOX, THE TIE WIRE CONTACTED THE 480-VOLT BUS BARS (277 VOLTS TO GROUND). THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK THROUGH HIS LEFT ARM. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR HIS INJURY AND WAS RELEASED AFTER 24 HOURS.
Keywords: METAL WIRE, ELECTRICAL, BUSBAR, ELECTRIC SHOCK, E GI V, UNGUARDED LIVE PARTS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104672845 | Occupation Not Listed |