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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1405089.015 - Tessco Energy Services Co.
Inspection Information - Office: State Of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health & Safety Bureau
Site Address:
Tessco Energy Services Co.
Emsu Battery Gps: 32.508940,-103.275704
Hobbs, NM 88241
Mailing Address:
Po Box 5470, Hobbs, NM 88240
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/31/2019
Emphasis: S:Allcnstr, S:Oilgas
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1452630 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,000 | $0 | $12,000 |
| 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 | Other | 19100269 M03 II | 09/30/2019 | 04/18/2023 | $12,000 | $9,000 | $0 | 10/31/2019 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:15 a.m. on May 7, 2019, Employee #1, employed by an energy services company, was changing out the neutral line on a power line. A high voltage electric arc flash occurred as he was working near the second pole. The employee sustained major burns to his hands and wrists. He was transported to the hospital and admitted for treatment of the burns.
Keywords: Burn, Construction, Electric Arc, Electric current, Electrical Work, Hand, Overhead Power Line, Power Lines, Utility Pole, Wrist
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1405089.015 | 28 | M | Hospitalized injury |