Inspection Detail

Inspection: 315110189 - The United Illuminating Company

Inspection Information - Office: Bridgeport Area Office

Inspection Nr: 315110189

Report ID: 0111500

Date Opened: 02/08/2011

Site Address:
The United Illuminating Company
Campbell Ave.
West Haven, CT 06516

Mailing Address:
801 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton, CT 06484

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: 02/08/2011

Emphasis: S:Electrical

Case Closed: 05/11/2011

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Referral	202631883	Yes

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	1					1
Current Violations				1		1
Initial Penalty	$7,000	$0	$0	$0	$0	$7,000
Current Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$7,000	$0	$7,000
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Contest	Latest Event	Note
1.	01001	Other	19100269 L02	04/15/2011	04/27/2011	$7,000	$7,000	$0		I - Informal Settlement

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201523743

Event: 02/07/2011

Burn - Electrical Fault in Overhead Power Line

A power line worker was using a hydraulic, metal-cased drill with an auger bit to drill a hole for an insulator at the top of a utility pole. The utility pole supported a 2,700-volt overhead power line. The drill body contacted one conductor and the tip of the bit contacted another conductor, causing an electrical fault. The ensuing electric arc burned the employee. He was hospitalized with first- and second-degree burns to his face and neck.

Keywords: BURN, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, E PTD, HYDRAULIC TOOL, ELEC UTILITY WORK, NECK, FACE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315110189			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Electrical power installers and repairers

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