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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17739889 - Howard University
Inspection Information - Office: Baltimore Area Office
Site Address:
Howard University
Near C.B. Powell Bldg Bryant Street Nw
Washington, DC 20059
Mailing Address:
2400 6th Street Nw, Washington, DC 20059
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8221
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/21/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/26/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360371397 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. | 01001A | Willful | 19100303 B01 VII | 03/06/1989 | 03/06/1989 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01001B | Willful | 19100303 F | 03/06/1989 | 03/07/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
An employee was drawing a fluid sample from a transformer. The employer relied on the university, which owned the transformer, to deenergize it. The transformer primary was apparently opened. However, the employee's supervisor had not followed standard industry practice and company procedures to isolate the transformer; and the transformer terminals remained energized by backfeed. The employee contacted live parts on the transformer and was electrocuted. The employer defended the supervisor's actions because of the limited time it normally takes to perform the contracted function.
Keywords: VOLTAGE BACKFEED, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, LOCKOUT, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, TRANSFORMER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17739889 | Occupation Not Listed |