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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1572639.015 - Power Electronics Usa, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Power Electronics Usa, Inc.
7096 English Road
Calipatria, CA 92233
Mailing Address:
1510 N Hobson St., Gilbert, AZ 85233
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 221114
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/20/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/31/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1853532 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $72,000 | $0 | $0 | $2,895 | $0 | $74,895 |
| Current Penalty | $58,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,980 | $0 | $60,480 |
| 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 | 3203(B)(2) | 06/20/2022 | 08/05/2022 | $300 | $375 | $0 | 06/21/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 2940(G)(1)(B) | 06/20/2022 | 08/05/2022 | $560 | $840 | $0 | 06/21/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203(A) | 06/20/2022 | 08/05/2022 | $560 | $840 | $0 | 06/21/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3395(I) | 06/20/2022 | $560 | $840 | $0 | 06/21/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 2940(C) | 06/20/2022 | 07/05/2022 | $6,750 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/21/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 6. | 03001 | Serious | 29400011 B | 06/20/2022 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $0 | 06/21/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 7. | 04001 | Serious | 29400013 G02 | 06/20/2022 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $0 | 06/21/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 8. | 05001 | Serious | 2944(G) | 06/20/2022 | $6,750 | $9,000 | $0 | 06/21/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 1:30 p.m. on January 4, 2022, Employee #1, an electrician, was working at a solar farm. Employee #1 and his coworker were tasked with troubleshooting and servicing four inverters manufactured by Power Electronics that had module failures. They completed troubleshooting and servicing the first inverter and began working on the second inverter. Employee #1 identified a fault in an AC fuse. The coworker went to get his tools while Employee #1 positioned himself in front of the inverter door. They had switched pre-established work assignments and were not following the pre-established methodology They did not disconnect the power from the main AC switch. Employee #1 opened the inverter's door where the faulty module was identified. He started to remove the protective methacrylate shield to replace the fuse while he was talking to his coworker about personal matters when an arc flash occurred. Employee #1, who was kneeling in front of the module, sustained serious electrical burn injuries to his face, arms, and chest. He was hospitalized.
Keywords: Burn, Electric Arc, Electric Arc Flash, Electrical, Electrical Burn, Electrician, Fuse, Lockout/Tagout, Maintenance, Repair, Troubleshooting
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1572639.015 | 28 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electricians |