Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313506438 - Brennan Electric Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Brennan Electric Inc
1001 South Arrowhead Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Mailing Address:
460 South Stoddard Avenue #3, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/12/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/11/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102609112 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $16,200 | $0 | $0 | $5,325 | $0 | $21,525 |
| Current Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | $2,600 | $0 | $4,850 |
| 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 | 342 A | 01/12/2010 | 02/12/2010 | $2,600 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/02/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3314 H | 01/12/2010 | 02/12/2010 | $0 | $325 | $0 | 02/02/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 23200002 A | 01/12/2010 | 01/25/2010 | $2,250 | $16,200 | $0 | 02/02/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 21, 2009, Employee #1, with Brennan Electric. Inc., was reinstalling circuit breakers on a vandalized 120/240V, 3 phase circuit breaker in an electrical control room. After he untied three loosely-hanging cables from the panel's "on/ off" control handle, the cables fell downward, contacting exposed, energized bus bars. An arc flash then occurred. Employee #1 was hospitalized for burns on his face, hands and upper body.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICIAN, TORSO, LOCKOUT, CIRCUIT BREAKER, ELECTRIC SHOCK, ELECTRICAL CABINET, ELECTRICAL FAULT, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313506438 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians |
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