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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120254453 - Power Systems Testing Co
Inspection Information - Office: Ca Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Power Systems Testing Co
800 S. Barranca Ave.
Covina, CA 91723
Mailing Address:
600 S. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/31/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/08/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362269383 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $700 | $0 | $4,700 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,575 | $0 | $1,575 |
| 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 | 04/01/1998 | 04/30/1998 | $350 | $350 | $0 | 04/24/1998 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 B | 04/01/1998 | 04/30/1998 | $350 | $350 | $0 | 04/24/1998 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 23200004 A02 | 04/01/1998 | 04/15/1998 | $875 | $4,000 | $0 | 04/24/1998 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
An electrical engineer was setting up test equipment (a variac-type generator-multimeter, Model No. MS-2) to test for ground faults in three-phase 480/277-volt electric circuits. The employee had removed the cover from the main switchgear with the system still energized. The lid of his test equipment contacted energized busbars, causing an electrical fault. The ensuing electric arc burned the engineer. He suffered third-degree burns on his right arm and shoulder and on his neck. He was hospitalized for his injuries for several days.
Keywords:burn, clothing, e gi ii, electric arc, electrical, electrical testing, lockout, test equipment, electrical fault, switchgear
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120254453 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Electrical and electronic engineers |