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Inspection: 300861101 - Irby Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Ca San Bernardino
Site Address:
Irby Construction
Oats Lane & Jackson Street
Coachella, CA 92236
Mailing Address:
100 West Keystone Drive, Brawley, CA 92227
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/08/2003
Emphasis:
Close Case:09/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362457574 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 2943 G01 A | 07/08/2003 | 07/11/2003 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 07/18/2003 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
On January 9, 2003, Employee #1, who worked for a high voltage conductor and equipment contractor, and a coworker-line foreman were removing the "B" phase line side conductor termination from an underground residential distribution switch cabinet. Employee #1's hand tool contacted an energized, 7,200-volt phase-to-ground AC cable termination paddle, resulting in an electric arc and flash. He suffered second- and third-degree burns on his right hand, upper left arm, and left shoulder, for which he was hospitalized. The line foreman did not perform the proper tests to ensure the conductors were isolated from all sources of electricity.
Keywords:burn, electric arc, work rules, struck against, construction, elec circ part--misc, elec utility work, electric conductor, arm, hand tool
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300861101 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Construction trades, n.e.c. |