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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112080189 - U.S. Battery Mfg. Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
U.S. Battery Mfg. Co.
2750 Raymond Ave.
Signal Hill, CA 90806
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3691
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/12/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/27/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361059116 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,950 |
| Current Penalty | $1,950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,950 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 10/12/1990 | 11/11/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 23200001 A | 10/12/1990 | 10/19/1990 | $325 | $325 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 23200002 A | 10/12/1990 | 10/19/1990 | $325 | $325 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 23200002 A | 10/12/1990 | 10/19/1990 | $325 | $325 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 05001 | Serious | 3220 A | 10/12/1990 | 10/19/1990 | $325 | $325 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 06001 | Serious | 23200002 A | 10/12/1990 | 10/19/1990 | $325 | $325 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 07001 | Serious | 23400017 A | 10/12/1990 | 10/19/1990 | $325 | $325 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
There was a power failure in a circuit supplying the blowers in the formation room of a battery manufacturer. Apparently, the motor of one blower burned out. A maintenance employee was troubleshooting the system to restore power to the other blower. While he was testing the 480-volt, three-phase disconnect switch for the blower, it failed. The employee had apparently set the voltmeter to read DC voltage, and the meter failed and caused the fault in the switch. The ensuing electric arc burned the employee on his face, hands, and upper body. A second employee, who was observing the operation, received burns on his face, neck, and eyes.
Keywords: BURN, E GI II, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRIC SWITCH, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, TEST EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112080189 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors, mechanics and repairers | ||
| 2 | 112080189 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors, mechanics and repairers |