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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120657549 - Hawaiian Electric Co Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Hi-E-Honolulu
Site Address:
Hawaiian Electric Co Inc
Queen Emma Sq
Honolulu, HI 96813
Mailing Address:
900 Richards St, Honolulu, HI 96813
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/28/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/05/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360194377 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 | $0 | $2,250 |
| 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 | 600002 B01 | 12/30/1993 | 09/15/1994 | $2,250 | $4,500 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement |
Investigation Summary
A POWER LINE WORKER FOR AN ELECTRIC UTILITY WAS PERFORMING A ROUTINE SWITCHING OPERATION TO RESTORE A 4000-VOLT CIRCUIT TO NORMAL. HE ENTERED A SEMI-ENCLOSED SWITCHING AREA BETWEEN THE REAR OF CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL AND THE DISCONNECT SWITCHES. HE WAS USING A LIVE-LINE TOOL WITH A CONDUCTIVE FUSE PULLER ON ITS END TO CLOSE THE DISCONNECT SWITCHES. AS HE WAS CLOSING THE LAST OF THE THREE SWITCHES, THE FUSE PULLER ASSEMBLY BRIDGED THE AIR GAP BETWEEN THE LEFT AND MIDDLE KNIFE BLADES. THIS CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL FAULT, AND THE ENSUING ELECTRIC ARC BURNED THE EMPLOYEE. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR HIS INJURIES.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRIC SWITCH, POWER LINE WORKER, LIVE-LINE TOOL, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120657549 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical power installers and repairers |