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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310197660 - Bay City Electrical Works, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Bay City Electrical Works, Inc.
18700 Burbank Blvd.
Tarzana, CA 92040
Mailing Address:
12208 Industry Rd., Lakeside, CA 92040
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/25/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/12/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101119287 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,400 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $550 | $0 | $550 |
| 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 | 23200002 A | 12/05/2007 | 12/15/2007 | $550 | $14,400 | $0 | 01/31/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:45 p.m. on June 5, 2007, Employee #1, a journeyman electrician, was troubleshooting and performing diagnostics to determine the source of intermittent power failures at a senior living facility in Tarzana, CA. He had isolated the problem to a 480 volt circuit breaker in the electrical room. The circuit breaker is normally enclosed by a panel to protect against accidental contact. Employee #1 had removed his gloves when he noticed the surface as well as the side of the circuit breaker were hot to the touch. He was using a screwdriver to re-install the cover on the panel when it fell onto the exposed energized sections of the panel. This caused an electrical arc from phase-to-phase and produced an electrical flash. Employee #1 sustained serious burns and was transported to Grossman Burn Center, where he was hospitalized for seven days and underwent skin grafts. Employee #1 was working alone at the time of the incident. The employer was cited for a serious, accident-related violation of T8CCR 2320.2(a), for failing to use insulated tools in accordance with ASTM 1505-94.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, REPAIR, ELECTRICAL, INSULATED TOOL, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRICAL WORK, ELECTRICAL CABINET
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310197660 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Misc. electrical & electronic equipment repairers |