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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119981504 - Cochran Mechanical Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Cochran Mechanical Inc
830 E Sycamore
Arvin, CA 93305
Mailing Address:
615 Eureka St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/07/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/13/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362091597 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,150 | $0 | $0 | $175 | $0 | $3,325 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $600 | $0 | $600 |
| 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 | 05/22/2002 | 06/08/2002 | $0 | $175 | $0 | 06/17/2002 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 23200002 A03 | 05/23/2002 | 06/09/2002 | $600 | $3,150 | $0 | 06/17/2002 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On February 2, 2002, Employee #1, an electrician/refrigeration mechanic with Cochran Mechanic, Inc., was using a Fluke calibrating instrument to adjust the ohm motor windings on a piece of equipment. He first checked to see if proper line voltage was being registered at the main. Employee #1 accidentally picked up the same meter to check for 480 volts across the lugs at the main. This meter was only good for calibration and for low voltage; when he touched the lugs, the meter shorted out and started an electrical fire. Employee #1 suffered severe burns to his hands and wrists. He was transported to Kern Medical Center for emergency treatment and then transferred to the Fresno Burn Center.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL TESTING, ELECTRICIAN, TEST EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL FAULT, HAND, WRIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119981504 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical power installers and repairers |