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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18535104 - Watson Electrical Construction Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Watson Electrical Construction Co.
Square D Plant, Us 64 East
Knightdale, NC 27545
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 3105, Wilson, NC 27893
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/23/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/16/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360263487 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. | 01001 | Other | 19260500 E01 III | 01/26/1989 | 02/01/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AN ELECTRICIAN WAS BOLTING A NEW 4160-VOLT SWITCHGEAR CABINET TO AN EXISTING 4160-VOLT SWITCHGEAR CABINET. THE NEW CABINET HAD NOT YET BEEN ENERGIZED, BUT THE EXISTING CABINET REMAINED ENERGIZED. THE ELECTRICIAN WAS STANDING ON TWO RUBBER MATS AS HE WAS WORKING. HE WAS INSTALLING THE LAST BOLT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CABINETS WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL INTO THE EXISTING CABINET. THE BOX END WRENCH IN THE EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT HAND CONTACTED ONE OF THE ENERGIZED PHASE CONDUCTORS INSIDE THE CABINET AND THE GROUNDED FRAME OF THE CABINET. THE RESULTING ELECTRIC ARC CAUSED SEVERE BURNS TO THE EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT HAND, FACE, AND NECK. THE EMPLOYEE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR HIS INJURIES.
Keywords: BURN, E GI II, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRICAL FAULT, SWITCHGEAR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18535104 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors; electricians & power transm. install. |