Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18563551 - Fluor Daniel, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Fluor Daniel, Inc.
Shearon Harris Nuclear Plant, Sr 1134
New Hill, NC 27562
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 105, New Hill, NC 27562
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/28/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/20/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360489561 | ||
| Referral | 900769696 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,320 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,320 |
| Current Penalty | $1,320 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,320 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 08/14/1991 | 08/20/1991 | $1,320 | $1,320 | $0 | 09/04/1991 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
TWO ELECTRICIANS WERE REMOVING A TEMPORARY MODIFICATION TO A MOTOR CONTROL CENTER IN A FUEL HANDLING ROOM. ONE OF THE TWO ELECTRICIANS BEGAN LOOSENING THE LUGS AND REMOVING THE 4/0 TRIPLEX TEMPORARY CABLES FROM THE DEENERGIZED LOAD SIDE OF THE BREAKER. THE CABLES WERE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. THE SAME ELECTRICIAN THEN USED A 7/16-INCH WRENCH IN HIS LEFT HAND AND A SCREWDRIVER IN HIS RIGHT HAND TO REMOVE THE ENTIRE CUBICLE WITH THE BREAKER CONNECTED INSIDE IT. AS HE WAS LOOSENING THE CUBICLE LOCKING SCREW AT THE TOP OF THE PANEL, THE WRENCH SLIPPED FROM HIS HAND AND CONTACTED THE PHASE CONDUCTOR ON THE LINE SIDE OF THE BREAKER. THIS CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL FAULT, AND THE ENSUING ELECTRIC ARC BURNED BOTH EMPLOYEES. THE ELECTRICIAN WHO DROPPED THE WRENCH WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR HIS INJURIES.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, CIRCUIT BREAKER, ELECTRICAL FAULT, HAND TOOL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18563551 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Electricians | ||
| 2 | 18563551 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Electricians |
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