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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301325767 - South Valley Electric Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office
Site Address:
South Valley Electric Co.
500 Yosemite Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
Mailing Address:
4000 Aborn Road, San Jose, CA 95135
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/01/2006
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 09/26/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102452430 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $20,250 | $0 | $0 | $350 | $0 | $20,600 |
| Current Penalty | $4,095 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,095 |
| 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 | 23200002 A06 | 05/22/2006 | 06/24/2006 | $0 | $350 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 23200002 A03 | 05/22/2006 | 06/24/2006 | $3,150 | $10,800 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 23200002 A04 | 05/22/2006 | 06/24/2006 | $315 | $3,150 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 23200002 A05 | 05/22/2006 | 06/24/2006 | $315 | $3,150 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 05001 | Serious | 23200002 A08 | 05/22/2006 | 06/24/2006 | $315 | $3,150 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 14, 2005, Employee #1 and a coworker were replacing a 200-amp circuit breaker in an energized 480-volt switchboard. They short-circuited an energized two-phase busbar, causing an arc flash and fire. Employee #1 suffered second- and third-degree burns on his face and hand, with approximately 10 percent of his body sustaining burn injuries. Although he was working on a live distribution panel, no insulated gloves, insulated tools, suitable barriers, or approved insulating materials were in use at the time of the accident.
Keywords: BURN, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, INSULATED TOOL, WORK RULES, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRICAL WORK, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301325767 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |