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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111814794 - Amelco Electric Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
Amelco Electric Co.
Oakland Approach To Bay Bridge
San Leandro, CA 94577
Mailing Address:
1777 Neptune Dr., San Leandro, CA 94577
Union Status: Union
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/08/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/16/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361405814 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $135 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $135 |
| Current Penalty | $135 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $135 |
| 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 | 29400006 A01 | 01/14/1993 | 08/18/1992 | $135 | $135 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A 59-year-old supervisor with over 37 years of experience (including 2 years at this site) was installing fire-barrier caulking and cardboard at the cable entry to a 12-kilovolt outdoor switchgear substation. He had placed the cardboard at the base of the cables and was placing the caulking on the cardboard. The employee was not using any electrical protective equipment. A phase conductor faulted, and the ensuing electric arc ignited the employee's shirt and coveralls. The employee suffered serious burns over 30 percent of his body, including his hands, arms, chest, face, head, and shoulders. He was hospitalized for these injuries. The cause of the electrical fault could not be determined.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTRIC CABLE, E PTD, SUBSTATION, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111814794 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Supervisors; electricians & power transm. install. |