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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310097456 - Sunpower Electric
Inspection Information - Office: Foster City District Office
Site Address:
Sunpower Electric
River Of Life Church. 1177 Laurelwood Rd.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Mailing Address:
15641 Chemical Lane, Unit D, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/04/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/09/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101134625 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,125 | $0 | $5,125 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,125 | $0 | $5,125 |
| 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 | 342 A | 05/04/2010 | 05/21/2010 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 05/04/2010 | 05/21/2010 | $125 | $125 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
An engineering firm gave a punch list to an electrician. The list included checking for loose connections in a 480-volt, 150-ampere, three-phase circuit breaker cubicle. Because the electrician was only going to inspect the cabinet, and not perform any energized work, he left the cabinet energized. He intended to deenergize the cabinet if he found any loose objects or connections. However, the electrician, who was working alone at the time, began fastening a bracket for the circuit breaker. The bracket contacted the energized bus, creating an electrical fault and shocking the employee. The ensuing electric arc burned the employee's face. He was hospitalized for 2 days for second-degree burns to his cheeks and forehead. At the time of the accident, the employee was wearing gloves, work boots, and a hardhat. Safety glasses were on his forehead.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, CIRCUIT BREAKER, ELECTRIC SHOCK, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310097456 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians |