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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: 1796498.015 - Tampa Electric Company
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Tampa Electric Company
Fountain Square 4301 Anchor Plaza Parkway
Tampa, FL 33634
Mailing Address:
Po Box 111, Tampa, FL 33601
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 221112/Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/27/2025
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2254463 | ||
| Referral | 2249166 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $33,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,100 |
| Current Penalty | $33,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,100 |
| 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 | 19100269 L01 I | 06/25/2025 | 07/22/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 07/22/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 L02 I E | 06/25/2025 | 07/22/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 07/22/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 2:45 p.m. on January 7, 2025, an employee was locating underground power lines when he reached inside a transformer to retrieve a wire connected to the transformer. The employee sustained an arc flash and electrocution injury after contacting a live 7,200 volt gang switch. The employee was transported to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.
Keywords: Burn, Electric Arc, Electric Arc Flash, Electrocuted, Power Line Worker, Power Lines, Reaching In
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1796498.015 | 37 | M | Fatality | Electricians |