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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120129937 - Molecular Biosystems Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Molecular Biosystems Inc
10030 Barnes Canyon Rd
San Diego, CA 92121
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/24/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/10/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362246209 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,300 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $5,600 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| 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 | 04/26/1995 | 05/24/1995 | $300 | $300 | $0 | 05/11/1995 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 23200003 | 04/26/1995 | 05/24/1995 | $5,300 | $5,300 | $0 | 05/11/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
An employee was installing a lighting fixture in the ceiling of a research and development room at a biological research facility. He was working from a 1.8-meter fiberglass stepladder. The employee had not tested the electric circuit to ensure that it was deenergized. He received an electric shock and sustained third-degree burns on both hands when he contacted an energized conductor. He was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: LIGHTING CIRCUIT, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120129937 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Laborers, except construction |