Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105624506 - Industrial Power Contractors
Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Industrial Power Contractors
Huntington Canyon Power Plant
Huntington, UT 84528
Mailing Address:
P O Box 1254 W Canyon Rd, Huntington, UT 84528
Union Status: Union
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/18/1989
Planning Guide: Health-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/05/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360111561 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,450 | $0 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $1,550 |
| Current Penalty | $1,450 | $0 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $1,550 |
| 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 | GEN00150901 | 04/26/1989 | 05/03/1989 | $810 | $810 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | CON00210206 | 04/26/1989 | 05/03/1989 | $640 | $640 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | GEN00130102 | 04/26/1989 | 05/03/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02002 | Other | GEN00130401 | 04/26/1989 | 05/03/1989 | $100 | $100 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Utah Power & Light, the employer, did an air load test on an electrostatic precipitator after an extended shutdown. The testing was done on the weekend when the contractor was not on site. After the testing was completed, no one turned off the equipment. With no smoke load, the unit became a very efficient ozone generator. The contractor went to work Monday morning without checking the system. Shortly after the start of the work shift, employees started to experience acute respiratory problems. Employees #1, #2, and #3 passed out and were transported to a medical facility, where they were hospitalized. Three others showed chronic respiratory symptoms and were removed with the other employees to clean air.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, INADEQUATE MAINT, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, CONSTRUCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105624506 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Construction trades, n.e.c. | ||
| 2 | 105624506 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Construction trades, n.e.c. | ||
| 3 | 105624506 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Construction trades, n.e.c. |
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