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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111318531 - Puget Sound Power & Light Co
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Spokane Service Location, Spokane, Wa
Site Address:
Puget Sound Power & Light Co
106th Between 8th Ave Ne & 6th Ne
Bellevue, WA 98009
Mailing Address:
Puget Power Bldg, Bellevue, WA 98009
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/16/1992
Emphasis: L:Euc
Case Closed: 04/06/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361194145 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,300 |
| Current Penalty | $1,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,300 |
| 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 | 0456503709 A | 03/12/1993 | 12/16/1992 | $1,300 | $1,300 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
An electric utility employee was using a Milwaukee Sawzall to cut two 150-millimeter-diameter conduits at the bottom of a trench. A second employee was helping him. The blade on the saw was too long; and, as it cut through the two empty conduits, its tip also penetrated a third conduit that was carrying a 34.5-kilovolt cable. This caused an electrical fault, and the ensuing electric arc caused flash burns to both employees.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, CONDUIT, E PTD, UNDRGRD INSTALLATION, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRICAL FAULT, UNDRGRD POWER LINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111318531 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical power installers and repairers | ||
| 2 | 111318531 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical power installers and repairers |