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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300888070 - S. F. Municipal Railway
Inspection Information - Office: San Francisco District Office
Site Address:
S. F. Municipal Railway
2301 San Jose Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
Mailing Address:
949 Presidio Ave., Rm 238, San Francisco, CA 94113
Union Status: Union
SIC:4111
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/21/2000
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/25/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361568611 | ||
| Complaint | 78090370 | Yes | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $18,560 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,120 | $0 | $1,120 |
| 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 | 342 A | 11/30/2000 | 12/05/2000 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 12/20/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 11/30/2000 | 01/02/2001 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 12/20/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 3314 A | 11/30/2000 | 12/05/2000 | $560 | $18,000 | $0 | 12/20/2000 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A transit mechanic working for a municipal railway was performing routine maintenance. He had replaced a set of contacts on a line circuit breaker under a PCC streetcar. He filed the contacts. An electrical fault occurred, and the ensuing electric arc burned the employee. He was hospitalized for more than 2 months for second- and third-degree burns to his face, hands, and left forearm. His voice, eyes, and concentration were also affected.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, CIRCUIT BREAKER, ARM, ELECTRICAL FAULT, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300888070 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics |