Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120654504 - Kauai Electric
Inspection Information - Office: Hi-E-Honolulu
Site Address:
Kauai Electric
Kuhio Hwy
Hanamaulu, HI 96715
Mailing Address:
4463 Pahe'E St, Lihue, HI 96766
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/05/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/10/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360195432 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,000 |
| Current Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| 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 | 600006 | 01/06/1998 | 01/12/1998 | $3,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 01/26/1998 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 C | 01/06/1998 | 01/12/1998 | $0 | $4,000 | $0 | 01/26/1998 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100269 L02 I | 01/06/1998 | 01/12/1998 | $0 | $4,000 | $0 | 01/26/1998 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100269 C | 01/06/1998 | 01/12/1998 | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | 01/26/1998 | Q - National Office Adjustment | |
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19100269 L02 I | 01/06/1998 | 01/12/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/26/1998 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A power line worker was installing insulators on a 4000-volt overhead power line. He contacted the power line with his hands and received an electric shock and sustained second-degree burns on both hands. He was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120654504 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |
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