Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111863643 - Uc Davis
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Uc Davis
Office Of Environmental Safety & Health
Davis, CA 95616
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8221
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/17/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/17/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361334709 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 23200002 A03 | 04/17/1992 | 04/13/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 23200002 A04 | 04/17/1992 | 04/13/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 23200002 A05 | 04/17/1992 | 04/13/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN WAS ASSIGNED TO MODIFY A 480-VOLT SQUARE D PANELBOARD IN THE BASEMENT OF A VETERINARY MEDICINE BUILDING. THE PANELBOARD WAS DEENERGIZED EXCEPT FOR THREE MODULES. AS THE EMPLOYEE WAS THREADING A HOLE IN THE BASE OF THE PANELBOARD, THE DIE SLIPPED AND THE UNINSULATED HANDLE OF THE 6-INCH CRESCENT WRENCH HE WAS USING CONTACTED ONE OF THE ENERGIZED MODULES. THE ELECTRICAL FAULT CAUSED AN ELECTRIC ARC, AND THE RESULTANT ELECTRICAL EXPLOSION THREW THE EMPLOYEE 10 TO 20 FEET. THE EMPLOYEE HAD NOT BEEN USING RUBBER INSULATING GLOVES OR PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR, NOR WERE ANY INSULATING BARRIERS IN USE. A CUTBACK IN THE SIZE OF THE WORK FORCE INCREASED THE PRESSURE TO GET THE WORK DONE AND WAS REPORTEDLY A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT. THE EMPLOYEE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO BOTH HANDS.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRIC SHOCK, ELECTRICAL FAULT, HAND TOOL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111863643 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Electricians |