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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119668085 - Express Electric (Brandon Const Gc)
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
Express Electric (Brandon Const Gc)
6379 Clark Ave
Dublin, CA 94568
Mailing Address:
1071 San Pablo Ave., Albany, CA 94706
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/01/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/05/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361621105 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,870 | $0 | $0 | $85 | $0 | $3,955 |
| Current Penalty | $910 | $0 | $0 | $85 | $0 | $995 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 1509 B | 02/27/1996 | 03/12/1996 | $85 | $85 | $0 | 04/22/1996 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 1509 A | 02/27/1996 | 03/12/1996 | $435 | $3,000 | $0 | 04/22/1996 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 23200002 A03 | 02/27/1996 | 03/12/1996 | $435 | $435 | $0 | 04/22/1996 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 23200002 A04 | 02/27/1996 | 03/12/1996 | $40 | $435 | $0 | 04/22/1996 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Two electricians were burned in separate accidents while working in an ITE main switchgear. (Employee #1 was burned on October 1, 1995. Employee #2 was burned on October 2, 1995.) Each was removing 100-ampere and 50-ampere circuit breakers at the time of his accident. Based on investigation of burned hardware in the switchgear cabinet and in the circuit breakers, investigators concluded that a loose connection in the hardware and the elevator circuit breaker screws caused phase-to-phase electrical faults. The ensuing electric arcs burned the employees and caused fires. The 480-volt switchgear was worked energized though the loads were disconnected. The employees were working without rubber insulating gloves and safety glasses. They were each hospitalized with serious burns on their faces, arms, and hands.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, CIRCUIT BREAKER, ELECTRICAL FAULT, SWITCHGEAR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119668085 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians | ||
| 2 | 119668085 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians |