Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107442808 - F.H. Newton Electical Co. Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Boston South Area Office
Site Address:
F.H. Newton Electical Co. Inc.
Boston Garden
Boston, MA 02114
Mailing Address:
C/O John Faria Esq, 384 Lowell Street, Wakefield, MA 01880
Union Status: Union
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/23/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/17/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360361513 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 19260416 A01 | 06/03/1991 | 06/05/1991 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 07/01/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 06/03/1991 | 06/05/1991 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 07/01/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260417 A | 06/03/1991 | 06/05/1991 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 07/01/1991 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
TWO ELECTRICIANS HAD JUST STARTED WORKING INSIDE A PIECE OF HIGH VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT. THE ELECTRICIANS HAD NOT DEENERGIZED THE 4160-VOLT EQUIPMENT (2300 VOLTS TO GROUND) BEFORE ENTRY. ONE OF THE ELECTRICIANS CONTACTED AN ENERGIZED PART AND WAS ELECTROCUTED. THE SECOND ELECTRICIAN RECEIVED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK WHEN HE CONTACTED AN ENERGIZED PART. A FAULT ENSUED, AND THE SECOND ELECTRICIAN WAS ALSO SEVERELY BURNED. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR HIS INJURIES.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107442808 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electricians | ||
| 2 | 107442808 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Electricians |
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