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Inspection: 111212577 - Washington Public Power Supply System
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Spokane Service Location, Spokane, Wa
Site Address:
Washington Public Power Supply System
Wnp2 N Power Plant Loop Rd
Richland, WA 99352
Mailing Address:
Po Box 968, Richland, WA 99352
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/23/1992
Emphasis: L:Euc
Case Closed: 01/25/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361193329 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,200 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 0240004001 A 08 | 08/28/1992 | 04/23/1992 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | 09/21/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 0240007304 B | 08/28/1992 | 04/23/1992 | $0 | $2,100 | $0 | 09/21/1992 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
An electric utility employee was using a paintbrush to dust a motor control center. The 50-millimeter-wide paintbrush had a metal band binding the bristles to its handle. To perform this job, the employee had opened the circuit breaker to the motor; however, the line side of the breaker was still energized. The opening between the line side of the circuit breaker and the grounded frame was about 38 millimeters wide. When the employee put the brush into this opening to dust inside, an electrical fault occurred. The ensuing electric arc and fire burned the employee's right hand, arm, and shoulder, and his face, back, and head. The burns ranged from first degree to third degree. The employee was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI III, ELECTRICAL, FIRE, CIRCUIT BREAKER, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRICAL CABINET, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111212577 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |