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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310768023 - Madison Gas And Electric Company
Inspection Information - Office: Madison Area Office
Site Address:
Madison Gas And Electric Company
Walnut Substation, 501 Walnut Street
Madison, WI 53726
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1231, Madison, WI 53701
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/06/2009
Emphasis: S:Electrical
Case Closed: 12/11/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 205125958 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 A02 I | 02/26/2009 | 03/11/2009 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 M03 I | 02/26/2009 | 02/01/2010 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100269 M03 VIII | 02/26/2009 | 02/01/2010 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/17/2009 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 15, 2008, two substation maintenance employees were repairing damage to equipment in a substation. Employee #1 was wearing a hard hat, safety glasses, fire-resistant clothing and leather gloves, but received burns to the right hand, right arm, left arm, chin and neck area. Voltages were 13.8 kV phase-to-phase and 8 kV to ground. While working, Employee #2 also was injured. He received electrical burns to the right hand and both knees. The resulting burns also caused the loss of several fingers on the right hand. Both workers were hospitalized for treatment of their injuries.
Keywords: BURN, KNEE, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, SUBSTATION, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, ELECTRIC SHOCK, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310768023 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 310768023 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |