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Inspection: 112179304 - City Of Los Angeles, Department Of Water And Power

Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office

 

Inspection Nr: 112179304
Report ID: 0950643
Date Opened: 06/23/1992

Site Address:
City Of Los Angeles, Department Of Water And Power
15952 Ventura Blvd.
Encino, CA 91436

Mailing Address:
18144 Devonshire Street, Granada Hills, CA 91344

Union Status: Union

SIC:4911

NAICS: 0 

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: LocalGovt

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 07/01/1992

Planning Guide: Safety-Construction

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 08/07/1992

Related Activity
Type Activity Nr Safety Health
Accident 361362999

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 170698120
Event: 06/23/1992
BURN - ELECTRICAL FAULT IN SUBSTATION

An electrician trainee for an electric utility was nailing a No. 2 AWG conductor to a wall in a distribution substation. The trainee struck a 4800-volt power line and caused an electrical fault. The employee received second- and third-degree burns on his face, neck, and shoulder from the resulting electric arc. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR, ELECTRICAL FAULT

Investigated Inspection
# Inspection Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 112179304 Hospitalized injury Other Electricians' apprentices
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