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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301332672 - Southern Calif Edison
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Southern Calif Edison
Nogales Ave. + Valley View
West Covina, CA 91791
Mailing Address:
14660 Chestnut Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/30/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/30/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362495319 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 | $0 | $2,250 |
| 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 | 2940 A | 12/30/2004 | 01/25/2005 | $0 | $750 | $0 | 08/01/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 29400006 A05 | 12/30/2004 | 01/25/2005 | $0 | $750 | $0 | 08/01/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3380 B | 12/30/2004 | 01/25/2005 | $0 | $750 | $0 | 08/01/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
A power line worker and his helper were troubleshooting a power outage. After diagnosing the problem as a burned-out fuse in a switch in an underground vault, the power line worker entered the vault to replace the fuse. He opened the cover on the switch; and, as he was replacing the fuse, an electrical fault occurred. The ensuing electric arc burned the employee. The employee used an access ladder to exit the 3.7-meter-deep vault before being transported to a hospital. He was hospitalized for 7 days with second- and third-degree burns to his face and arms. The worker had about 20 years' experience as a troubleman. He had been wearing gloves, Nomex clothing, and eye protection at the time of the accident. Another crew that had worked in the vault that same day had reversed the load-side and line-side cables.
Keywords: BURN, FUSE, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, PPE, E PTD, UNDRGRD INSTALLATION, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301332672 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Misc. electrical & electronic equipment repairers |