Inspection Detail
Inspection: 109901017 - Consolidated Edison Of New York
Inspection Information - Office: Queens District Office
Site Address:
Consolidated Edison Of New York
132nd Street & Locust Avenue
Bronx, NY 10454
Mailing Address:
310 E. Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10458
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/28/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/17/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360381107 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $30,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $14,000 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $15,000 |
| 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. | 01002 | Willful | 19260651 C | 04/02/1990 | 04/05/1990 | $7,000 | $10,000 | $0 | 04/27/1990 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01003 | Willful | 19260651 I01 | 04/02/1990 | 04/05/1990 | $7,000 | $10,000 | $0 | 04/27/1990 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01004 | Other | 19260956 C01 | 04/02/1990 | 04/05/1990 | $1,000 | $10,000 | $0 | 04/27/1990 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE OF AN ELECTRIC UTILITY WAS ACTING AS A GUIDE FOR A BACKHOE OPERATOR. THE BACKHOE OPERATOR WAS EXCAVATING TO UNCOVER AN ELECTRICAL DUCT BANK. DURING THE EXCAVATION AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED CAUSING THE RUPTURE OF A GAS MAIN. THE ESCAPING GAS IGNITED, AND THE EMPLOYEE WAS BURNED TO DEATH IN THE FIRE. THE BACKHOE OPERATOR WAS NOT REPORTED TO BE INJURED.
Keywords: ELECTRICAL, FIRE, E PTD, EXPLOSION, ELEC UTILITY WORK, BACKHOE, UNDRGRD POWER LINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109901017 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |
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