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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1504138.015 - National High Voltage Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office
Site Address:
National High Voltage Services, Inc.
100 Campus Center Dr. Bldg. 32
Seaside, CA 93955
Mailing Address:
201 Harris Ave., Suite 13, Sacramento, CA 95838
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/10/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/24/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1693895 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $31,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,500 |
| Current Penalty | $19,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,800 |
| 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 | 3203(A) | 03/11/2021 | $3,150 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 2860 | 03/11/2021 | $3,150 | $13,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 2940(B) | 03/11/2021 | $13,500 | $13,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 p.m. on November 19, 2020, Employee #1, part of a team of three employees and one manager, was cleaning the HV 12.47 KV switch gear switching unit substation cabinet with a multipurpose cleaner (Simple Green) while the system was energized. While reaching into the back of the cabinet, the employee came too close to the live buss, causing an arc flash to occur. The employee suffered a serious burn to his right arm and right side rib region, about 6 inches below the armpit. The employee was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Arm, Burn, Electric Arc, High Voltage, Reaching, Rib
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1504138.015 | 33 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electricians |