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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107444804 - Scs Environmental Services, Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Boston South Area Office
Site Address:
Scs Environmental Services, Incorporated
Gallivan Boulevard
Dorchester, MA 02124
Mailing Address:
151 Border Street, Boston, MA 02114
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/19/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/11/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 901480475 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,080 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,080 |
| Current Penalty | $1,040 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,040 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 08/24/1990 | 09/03/1990 | $348 | $810 | $0 | 09/21/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260028 A | 08/24/1990 | 08/28/1990 | $346 | $630 | $0 | 09/21/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100134 E03 I | 08/24/1990 | 08/28/1990 | $346 | $640 | $0 | 09/21/1990 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A CREW OF EMPLOYEES WAS WORKING IN A MANHOLE, REMOVING ASBESTOS WRAPPING FROM ELECTRIC POWER CABLES. THE EMPLOYEES WERE REPLACING THE ASBESTOS WRAPPING WITH ARC-PROOFING TAPE. ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES, WHO WAS INSTALLING THE TAPE, BEGAN REMOVING A METAL HEADER FROM AN ELECTRICAL DUCT OPENING. THE DUCT CONTAINED A LEAD-COATED CONDUCTOR ENERGIZED AT 2300 VOLTS TO GROUND. AT THE DUCT OPENING, THE CABLE FAULTED. THE EMPLOYEE, WHO WAS NOT WEARING ELECTRICAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, RECEIVED SEVERE BURNS TO 3 FINGERS OF HIS HAND. THE EMPLOYEE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR HIS INJURY. THE EMPLOYEE WAS A CONSTRUCTION TRADES WORKER, NOT A POWER LINE WORKER.
Keywords: BURN, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRIC CABLE, E PTD, UNDRGRD INSTALLATION, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK, MANHOLE, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107444804 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Construction trades, n.e.c. |