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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311870208 - Franzen Electric, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Cincinnati Area Office
Site Address:
Franzen Electric, Llc
4053 Clough Woods Dr.
Batavia, OH 45103
Mailing Address:
2288 Wagoner Rd., California, KY 41007
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/13/2008
Emphasis: S:Electrical
Case Closed: 06/30/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 201955168 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 19260020 B01 | 03/26/2008 | 05/30/2008 | $500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 03/26/2008 | 05/30/2008 | $500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 03/26/2008 | 04/13/2008 | $500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a third-year apprentice was assigned to remove the exterior trim edging of a 480-V spare switch in preparation for moving it later. Employee #1 misunderstood the instructions and thought he was to also remove the switch which was energized on the feed side. Employee #1 used a battery powered drill and nut driver and suffered arc flash burns while attempting to unbolt the conductor connections. Employee #1 was hospitalized for two days and received second-degree burns to his face and hands.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC SWITCH, FACE, HAND, ELEC EQUIPMENT--MISC
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311870208 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |