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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112130141 - Unocal
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Unocal
1520 E Sepulveda Blvd
Carson, CA 90745
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/09/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/22/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361058043 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,750 |
| Current Penalty | $950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $950 |
| 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 | 23200002 A02 | 08/10/1995 | 08/16/1995 | $475 | $1,750 | $0 | 08/23/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 23200002 A03 | 08/10/1995 | 08/18/1995 | $475 | $5,000 | $0 | 08/23/1995 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A refinery electrician was working in a substation that had undergone extended service. The substation housed a 480-volt motor control center. The motor control center was energized to the busbars where the electrician was installing a circuit breaker. He was not using electrical protective equipment and was not wearing eye protection. An electrical fault occurred, and the ensuing electric arc burned the employee. He sustained severe burns on his face and hands.
Keywords: BURN, E GI II, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, SUBSTATION, CIRCUIT BREAKER, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112130141 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians |