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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305352908 - Spectrum Electrical Services Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Spectrum Electrical Services Corporation
3760 Prospect Ave
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
Mailing Address:
1828 Railroad St, Corona, CA 92880
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/27/2004
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 09/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101140176 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $5,225 | $0 | $17,825 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,575 | $0 | $2,575 |
| 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 | 04/27/2004 | 05/10/2004 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 09/30/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 B | 04/27/2004 | 05/10/2004 | $0 | $225 | $0 | 09/30/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 23200002 A | 04/27/2004 | 05/10/2004 | $75 | $12,600 | $0 | 09/30/2004 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:45 a.m. on November 11, 2003, Employee #1 was pulling wires on a 3-phase, 800 amp. switch gear box manufactured by the Challenger Electrical Corporation, model 480Y/277, shop order #87-08-041. A coworker was feeding the wires into a conduit at a junction box on the wall approximately 15 ft away. Employee #1 was pulling the wires when two phases apparently shorted out and there was an explosion. The switch gear box caught on fire and Employee #1 sustained third-degree burns on both arms. He was hospitalized for two weeks, and required surgery on both arms. At the time of the accident, the The Power Distribution Board (switch gear box)was energized and the cover had been removed.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRICAL, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRICAL WORK, EXPLOSION, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, ARM, ELECTRICAL BOX, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305352908 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians |