Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111984043 - Ferrell Electric Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Ferrell Electric Inc
1110 E Elm Ave
Fullerton, CA 92632
Mailing Address:
1225 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/27/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/17/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361341282 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 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 | Other | 342 A | 12/13/1991 | 11/27/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AN ELECTRICIAN FOR AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR WAS TESTING AN ENERGIZED 480-VOLT, 600-AMPERE ELECTRIC CIRCUIT USING AN INSTRUMENT TO CHECK FOR PROPER IMPEDANCE. AS HE SWITCHED THE INSTRUMENT TO A SECOND SETTING, AN ELECTRICAL FAULT OCCURRED. THE RESULTING ELECTRIC ARC CAUSED SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO THE EMPLOYEE'S HANDS, ARMS, CHEST, AND FACE.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICAL TESTING, E GI VII, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, TEST EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111984043 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians |
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