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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111921656 - International Turbine Research
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
Site Address:
International Turbine Research
1400 Dinosaur Point Street
Los Banos, CA 95351
Mailing Address:
Po Box 96, Hollister, CA 95356
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/16/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/23/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361338288 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,400 |
| Current Penalty | $2,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,400 |
| 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 | Other | 23400022 A | 09/05/1991 | 09/10/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 23400022 B | 09/05/1991 | 09/10/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3583 A | 09/05/1991 | 09/10/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 23200004 A02 | 09/05/1991 | 08/16/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 3203 A07 A | 09/05/1991 | 09/10/1991 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 03001 | Serious | 23200003 | 09/05/1991 | 09/10/1991 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A SITE FOREMAN WAS REPLACING A 480-VOLT CIRCUIT BREAKER SERVING A WIND TURBINE. HE TURNED A ROTARY SWITCH TO WHAT HE THOUGHT WAS THE OPEN POSITION IN ORDER TO ISOLATE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. HOWEVER, THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT TEST THE CIRCUIT TO ENSURE THAT IT WAS DEENERGIZED. THE EMPLOYEE HAD PLACED ROTARY SWITCH IN A CLOSED POSITION, AND THE CIRCUIT BREAKER REMAINED ENERGIZED BY BACKFEED FROM A TRANSFORMER. USING TWO PLASTIC HANDLED SCREWDRIVERS, THE EMPLOYEE SHORTED TWO CONTACTS ON THE BREAKER TO DISCHARGE STATIC VOLTAGE BUILDUP. THIS CAUSED A FAULT, AND THE RESULTANT ELECTRIC ARC CAUSED DEEP FLASH BURNS TO THE EMPLOYEE'S FACE AND ARMS AND IGNITED HIS SHIRT. THE EMPLOYEE WAS HOSPITALIZED IN A BURN UNIT FOR 4 DAYS.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, LOCKOUT, E PTD, CIRCUIT BREAKER, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111921656 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical power installers and repairers |