Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112037247 - H.G. Fenton Material Company
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys Mining & Tunneling District Office
Site Address:
H.G. Fenton Material Company
9255 Camino Santa Fe
San Diego, CA 92121
Mailing Address:
7220 Trade St. Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92121
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1442
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/17/1990
Emphasis: L:Tunnel
Case Closed: 04/26/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361046667 |
| 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 | 7183 D | 12/07/1990 | 12/07/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
An employee was working on a 480-volt, 800-ampere Pringle electric switch without deenergizing the switch. He left a screwdriver in the switch enclosure. When he closed the cover, an electrical fault occurred, and the ensuing electric arc burned the employee. He suffered burns on his face, arms, and hands. He was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRICAL BOX, ELECTRICAL FAULT, HAND TOOL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112037247 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Not specified mechanics and repairers |
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