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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314324872 - Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Sycamore Valley Road Cross Park & Ride
Danville, CA 94526
Mailing Address:
77 Beale Street, B30a, 30th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/25/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/27/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102413101 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| 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 | 2941 F01 B | 03/25/2011 | 04/07/2011 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 04/08/2011 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A power line worker in an insulated aerial lift was working on an overhead air switch on a 21-kilovolt overhead power line. As he was using a metal crescent wrench on the energized switch, it came too close to a grounded object on the utility pole and caused an electric fault, which spread to all three phases on the pole. The ensuing electric arc burned the employee on his face and collarbone area. He was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, CUTOUT SWITCH, POWER LINE WORKER, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRICAL FAULT, HAND TOOL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314324872 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical power installers and repairers |