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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 113324040 - Southeastern Electric Construction, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Bismarck Area Office
Site Address:
Southeastern Electric Construction, Inc.
Lemay Boulevard & Bergstrom
Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD 57706
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 944, Box Elder, SD 57719
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/31/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/09/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 901382556 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | Serious | 19260095 A | 10/03/1995 | 10/20/1995 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | 10/27/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260416 A04 | 10/03/1995 | 10/20/1995 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | 10/27/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19260095 A | 02/28/1996 | 02/29/1996 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19260416 A04 | 02/28/1996 | 02/29/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Two employees were phasing out a newly installed 7200-volt (phase-to-ground) electric switch. While the employees were using phasing rods and a meter to test one of the phases, an electrical fault occurred. The ensuing electric arc burned both employees. One of them was critically burned with third-degree burns to his chin, neck, arms, and upper body. He was hospitalized for his injuries. The second employee was treated for burns to his face and upper arms and was released. No personal protective equipment had been worn during the operation.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRIC SWITCH, POWER LINE WORKER, TEST EQUIPMENT, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 113324040 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical power installers and repairers | ||
| 2 | 113324040 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical power installers and repairers |