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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315110189 - The United Illuminating Company
Inspection Information - Office: Bridgeport Area Office
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
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 202631883 | Yes |
| 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 |
| # | 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
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
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315110189 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical power installers and repairers |