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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112080064 - Tri-Power Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Tri-Power Inc
3855 Lakewood Blvd
9235 Beach, CA 90846
Mailing Address:
3855 Lakewood Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90846
Union Status: Union
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/02/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/12/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361058928 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 2 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 2 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 |
| Current Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 |
| 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 | 1509 C | 10/02/1990 | 10/09/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 23200004 A | 10/02/1990 | 10/09/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3203 A | 10/02/1990 | 10/09/1990 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 1511 B | 10/02/1990 | 10/02/1990 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 04001 | Serious | 23200002 A | 10/02/1990 | 10/09/1990 | $225 | $225 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 05001 | Serious | 23200002 A | 10/02/1990 | 10/02/1990 | $225 | $225 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 06001 | Serious | 23200004 A | 10/02/1990 | 10/02/1990 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
TWO EMPLOYEES WERE INSTALLING THE POWER SUPPLY WIRING FOR A COMPUTER SYSTEM. THE POWER WAS BEING TAKEN FROM A BANK OF TRANSFORMERS AND DISCONNECTS. THE WORK WAS BEING PERFORMED WITH THE CIRCUITS ENERGIZED BECAUSE THE EMPLOYEES WERE PRESSED TO FINISH THE JOB QUICKLY. THE EMPLOYEES HAD COMPLETED ALL WIRING EXCEPT FOR A CIRCUIT BREAKER THAT WAS TO BE INSTALLED IN A PANELBOARD. THE PANELBOARD WAS A STRUCTURAL PART OF THE TRANSFORMER BANK AND DISCONNECTS, AND IT REMAINED ENERGIZED. AS ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES (EMPLOYEE #1) WAS FITTING A BREAKER BRACKET ON THE B-PHASE BUS, THE BRACKET CONTACTED ANOTHER BUS, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL FAULT AND AN ENSUING EXPLOSION. THIS EMPLOYEE RECEIVED BURNS ON HIS FACE AND NECK. THE OTHER EMPLOYEE, WHO WAS HOLDING A FLASHLIGHT FOR THE FIRST EMPLOYEE, RECEIVED BURNS TO BOTH EYES.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, PANELBOARD, BUSBAR, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112080064 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians | ||
| 2 | 112080064 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians |