Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110142353 - Tampa Power Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Tampa Power Corp.
3350 Pembroke Road
Hollywood, FL 33021
Mailing Address:
6304 Benjamin Road, Tampa, FL 33634
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/01/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/12/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360956742 | ||
| Referral | 901529826 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,250 |
| 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 | 19100333 A01 | 05/22/1991 | 05/25/1991 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
An electrician was assigned to replace old 480-volt circuit breakers. The panelboard on which he was working was not completely deenergized. While the electrician was removing a circuit breaker, a fault involving one of the busbars developed. The electric arc and resulting fire burned the employee. He sustained third-degree burns over 80 percent of his body. The employee died after about 1 month in a hospital.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, E GI II, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, CIRCUIT BREAKER, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110142353 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians |
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