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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: 1499759.015 - Zatt'S Electric, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: State Of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health & Safety Bureau
Site Address:
Zatt'S Electric, Llc
S. Justice G30 Wellsite 32.081824-103.114478
Jal, NM 88252
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 877, Denver City, TX 79323
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/28/2020
Emphasis: S:Allcnstr
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1647321 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,470 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,470 |
| Current Penalty | $5,470 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,470 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100269 A04 | 04/26/2021 | 05/20/2021 | $2,735 | $2,735 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 N02 | 04/26/2021 | 05/20/2021 | $2,735 | $2,735 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 p.m. on August 19, 2020, Employee #1 was working for an electrical contractor. Employee #1 was working out of bucket truck on a powerline while replacing a transformer. Employee #1 was using an electric line pole while installing a center phase hot-line clamp as part of the process to replace a high voltage step down transformer. Employee #1 reached with his electric line pole for a line that was disconnected, when he accidentally contacted a ground wire. Due to a voltage leak into the ground wire Employee #1 suffered electric shock and burns to his left elbow and right hand. Employee #1 went unconscious and was airlifted to the hospital. Employee #1 was hospitalized to receive skin grafts and burn treatment.
Keywords: Burn, Contact, Elbow, Electric Shock, Electrical Burn, Energized, Grounding Electrode, Hand, Loss of consciousness, Lost consciousness, Overhead Power Line, Power Lines, Shock, Skin
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1499759.015 | 40 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electricians |