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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314605288 - Nstar Electric & Gas Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
Nstar Electric & Gas Corp.
173 Alford Street
Everett, MA 02149
Mailing Address:
One Nstar Way, Se-110, Westwood, MA 02090
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221121/Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/26/2010
Emphasis: S:Electrical
Case Closed: 03/11/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 202854337 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $25,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,500 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $7,400 | $0 | $14,400 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 11/30/2010 | 12/03/2010 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 12/22/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01003 | Serious | 19100269 U01 | 11/30/2010 | 12/03/2010 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 12/22/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100269 L02 | 11/30/2010 | 12/03/2010 | $4,900 | $7,000 | $0 | 12/22/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02002A | Other | 19100303 B07 IV | 11/30/2010 | 12/03/2010 | $2,500 | $2,000 | $0 | 12/22/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 02002B | Other | 19100304 G05 | 11/30/2010 | 12/03/2010 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | 12/22/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 24, 2010, Employee #1 and a coworker were working in the blade isle of an energized sub-station that had an exposed 7200 volt switch section. The coworker was working from a ladder installing conductors in a terminal box, when he began experiencing an electrical shock. The coworker then came down and requested help from Employee #1. Employee #1 ascended the ladder and began to troubleshoot the issue. While troubleshooting the issue, Employee #1 was struck by an electrical arc flash, causing second and third degree burns to his hand, arm, chest and face. He was transported to a medical center, where he was hospitalized for the burns.
Keywords: BURN, CHEST, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRIC SWITCH, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ARM, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314605288 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical and electronic engineers |