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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313646804 - Solex Contracting Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Solex Contracting Inc.
6324 E Pacific Coast Hwy
Long Beach, CA 90808
Mailing Address:
42146 Remington Ave, Temecula, CA 92590
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/15/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/07/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101035004 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,950 | $0 | $6,950 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,705 | $0 | $4,705 |
| 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 | 01/15/2013 | 01/18/2013 | $3,250 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/28/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 23200002 A01 | 01/15/2013 | 01/18/2013 | $485 | $650 | $0 | 01/28/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 23200002 A04 | 01/15/2013 | 02/13/2013 | $485 | $650 | $0 | 01/28/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 23200002 A06 | 01/15/2013 | 02/12/2013 | $485 | $650 | $0 | 01/28/2013 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:15 p.m. on July 16, 2012, an employee, of Solex Contracting, Inc., an electrical contractor, was replacing a power breaker cover after checking for proper wiring and power to the cell side. As he proceeded to put the panel cover back on, an electric arc flash occurred. The employee suffered severe first and second degree burns to his left arm, left hand, and right hand. The Long Beach Fire Department, which responded to this incident, reported it to Cal/OSHA's Torrance District Office at 16:59 p.m. on July 16, 2012. The employer reported the incident to the Torrance District Office at 10:00 a.m. on July 17, 2012.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, COVER, ELECTRICIAN, CONSTRUCTION, BREAKER PLATE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, ARM, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313646804 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |