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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310187737 - Connecticut Light & Power Company
Inspection Information - Office: Hartford Area Office
Site Address:
Connecticut Light & Power Company
49 Randoulf Roadad
Middletown, CT 06457
Mailing Address:
107 Selden Street, Berlin, CT 06037
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/19/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/12/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200088508 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100269 A03 | 01/29/2008 | 02/04/2008 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/20/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19100269 G01 | 01/28/2008 | 02/01/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/20/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Two employees received flash burns to their face while attempting to obtain samples of fiber coated wire for asbestos. The employees were working from individual bucket trucks. The employees assumed the 13.8 volt energized lines were not grounded. The employees attempted to cut into the coating with a skinning knife but were unsuccessful. The employees then used a hack saw. The employees were successful cutting into the wire with the hack saw. The energized lines were grounded which caused a flash explosion. The employees received second and third degree facial burns.
Keywords: BURN, ELEC INSULATION, SAW
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310187737 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 310187737 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |