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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 540480.015 - Klinefelter Electric
Inspection Information - Office: Harrisburg Area Office
Site Address:
Klinefelter Electric
45 Aspers North Road
Aspers, PA 17304
Mailing Address:
P O Box 552, Biglerville, PA 17307
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/14/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/31/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 480830 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 578338 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $11,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,200 |
| Current Penalty | $5,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,600 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 09/28/2012 | 10/22/2012 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260028 A | 09/28/2012 | 10/22/2012 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 09/28/2012 | 10/22/2012 | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260950 E01 II | 09/28/2012 | 10/22/2012 | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19260050 D02 | 09/28/2012 | 10/22/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 8, 2012, an employee was pulling a coaxial cable into live 13,200V AC switchgear cabinet. The coaxial cable was allowed to get within the prohibited protection boundary and two fuses rated at 13,200V AC exploded. The employee received third degree burns to his outer left leg from the waist to top of the boot, third degree burns inside the right calf, second degree burns to the back of the left arm from the tricepts over the elbow to middle of forearm. The employee was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
Keywords: Arm, Burn, Electric Shock, Explosion
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 540480.015 | 52 | M | Hospitalized injury | Construction trades, n.e.c. |