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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1457916.015 - General Dynamics Nassco
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
General Dynamics Nassco
2798 E Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92113
Mailing Address:
Po Box 85278 M/S 27, San Diego, CA 92186
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 336611/Ship Building and Repairing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/23/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1534686 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $93,000 | $0 | $0 | $2,760 | $0 | $95,760 |
| Current Penalty | $36,000 | $0 | $0 | $425 | $0 | $36,425 |
| 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 | 3203(B)(2) | 07/20/2020 | 08/24/2020 | $0 | $425 | $0 | 08/12/2020 | C - Contested | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 14001(A) | 07/20/2020 | 08/24/2020 | $425 | $425 | $0 | 08/12/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 28120002 B | 07/20/2020 | $0 | $955 | $0 | 08/12/2020 | C - Contested | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 2940(B) | 07/20/2020 | 09/03/2020 | $0 | $955 | $0 | 08/12/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 29400001 B | 07/20/2020 | $0 | $25,000 | $0 | 08/12/2020 | C - Contested | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 6. | 03001 | Serious | 2944(G)(1) | 07/20/2020 | $18,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 08/12/2020 | C - Contested | ||
| 7. | 04001 | Serious | 3203(A)(4) | 07/20/2020 | $0 | $25,000 | $0 | 08/12/2020 | C - Contested | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 8. | 05001 | Serious | 3314(D) | 07/20/2020 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 08/12/2020 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 9:30 p.m. on January 10, 2020, an employee and Coworker #1, both Maintenance Electricians, were dispatched to troubleshoot a crane that had lost power. The crane is one of many located in a steel yard within a shipbuilding facility. After not being able to identify the problem, the employee (the Lead) called the maintenance shop to update Coworker #2 (Maintenance Supervisor) about the situation. Coworker #2 sent Coworker #3 (Maintenance Technician) to help. After no success, Coworker #3 called Coworker #2 who came out to assist with the troubleshooting. Coworker #2 went inside the building and opened the door to a 4,160 volt load interrupt switch (LIS) box and directed the employee get his Fluke 117 hand-held multimeter. Coworker #2 then directed the employee to start probing busbars on the LIS with the Fluke. The employee probed the bottom row of busbars and then continued probing while Coworker #2 stood behind him. As the employee probed the middle busbar an arc flash occurred that burned both his hands. The employee incurred 2nd degree electrical burns to both hands, requiring hospitalization.
Keywords: Burn, Busbar, Contact, Crane, Electric Arc, Electric Arc Flash, Electric Conductor, Electric Meter, Electric Sign, Electrical Box, Electrical Wire, Electrician, Hand, High Voltage, Injury Illness Prevention Program, Maintenance, Shipyard, Steel, Struck By, Training, Troubleshooting, Unauthorized, Warning Sign
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1457916.015 | 52 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electricians |