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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309412567 - Bombardier Transportation Usa, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
Bombardier Transportation Usa, Inc.
2575 Joe W. Brown Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4111
NAICS: 485112/Commuter Rail Systems
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/10/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/05/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101043859 | ||
| Referral | 202598868 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $49,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $56,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,800 | $19,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,400 |
| 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 | Willful | 19100132 A | 05/15/2006 | 05/23/2006 | $19,600 | $49,000 | $0 | L - State Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 05/15/2006 | 05/23/2006 | $1,400 | $3,500 | $0 | L - State Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Serious | 19100138 A | 05/15/2006 | 05/23/2006 | $1,400 | $3,500 | $0 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Two employees were working on an electrical system for a train. Employee #1 requested that the central control operator deenergize Power Lanes 3 and 7 and Position Pivot Switch Deck Number 1. The central control operator acknowledged the request and reported that Power Lanes 3 and 7 were deenergized. However, Deck Number 1 was not deenergized, and traction power was still applied. The two technicians began installing a grounding strap. When they installed the grounding strap, an electrical fault occurred. The ensuing electric arc burned both employees. Employee #1 fell backwards, then regained his footing and moved away. He removed some clothing, which had ignited. He received second- and third-degree burns over 60 percent of his body, for which he was hospitalized at the burn unit of a medical center. Employee #2, who had been standing closer to the Operation Maintenance Storage Facilities, received a first-degree burn on his right hand. He was treated and released the same day.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRIC ARC, PROTECTIVE GROUNDING, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309412567 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Electrical and electronic technicians | ||
| 2 | 309412567 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Electrical and electronic technicians |