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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: 1500572.015 - Los Angeles Department Of Water And Power
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Los Angeles Department Of Water And Power
4131 Longridge Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Mailing Address:
11781 Truesdale Street, Bldg # 9, Sun Valley, CA 91352
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 926130/ Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/23/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1672083 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| 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 | 2940(F) | 03/23/2021 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 03/30/2021 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
At 10:59 a.m. on September 23, 2020, an employee was working for a large metropolitan areas agency that regulated and administered communications, electric power, gas, and other utilities. He was an electrician. He was a power line worker. He was at a residence replacing a utility pole. One of the components supporting an overhead power line had broken. The employee was standing next to a guy or guy wire. He backed up, on foot, and bumped into the guy. The guy was energized. The employee received an electric shock. He was hospitalized.
Keywords: Contact, E GI IV (no lockout), Elec Utility Work, Electric Shock, Energized, Equipment Failure, Guy, Maintenance, Overhead Power Line, Power Line Worker, Utility, Utility Pole, Walking Backward
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1500572.015 | 29 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electricians |