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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305790362 - General Electrical Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Albany Area Office
Site Address:
General Electrical Systems, Inc.
Columbia High School
East Greenbush, NY 12061
Mailing Address:
138 Sicker Rd. P.O. Box 1226, Latham, NY 12110
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/26/2003
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Construction
Case Closed: 01/28/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 203950373 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 09/08/2003 | 09/11/2003 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 09/08/2003 | 09/11/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 21, 2003, Employee #1, an electrician, was moving a single leg of an energized 277-volt cable from an energized 480-volt, 300-amp service panel box. The cable was connected to the panel's busbars, causing an arc flash. Employee #1 was hospitalized with second-degree burns on his face and right leg, and third-degree burns on his right arm. A secondary power disconnect was located approximately 4 ft. away from where he was working. Employee #1 failed to follow the company's lockout and tagout procedures.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, WORK RULES, BUSBAR, CONSTRUCTION, LOCKOUT, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, ELECTRIC SHOCK, ELECTRICAL BOX, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305790362 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians |