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Inspection: 312463508 - Jamestown Bpu Allen St Substa
Inspection Information - Office: Nys Dol Pesh Buffalo
Site Address:
Jamestown Bpu Allen St Substa
Allen St
Jamestown, NY 14702
Mailing Address:
72 Steele Street, Jamestown, NY 14702
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/01/2010
Emphasis: L:Hh
Case Closed: 12/15/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101890424 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19100132 D02 | 06/30/2010 | 09/27/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 06/30/2010 | 07/19/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On April 30, 2010, four employees of the Jamestown Board Public Utility (BPU) were assigned to replace a transformer. All four employees reported to the Allen Street Substation to replace the transformer. Employees #1, #2, and #3 remained on site to complete the work, and the fourth employee was sent to get parts and supplies. The employees were wearing FR (apparently flame resistant) clothing and tested lineman gloves. At approximately 9:38 a.m., the job was completed, and the transformer was reenergized with a hot stick. When the transformer was reenergized, it flashed and burned Employees #1, #2, and #3. Two of the employees were transported to Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) via a "StarLife" (apparently Starflight) helicopter. The third employee was transported to ECMC via ground ambulance. All three employees were hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICAL WORK, LIVE-LINE TOOL, ELECTRICAL FAULT, TRANSFORMER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312463508 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors; electricians & power transm. install. | ||
| 2 | 312463508 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors; electricians & power transm. install. | ||
| 3 | 312463508 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors; electricians & power transm. install. |