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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: 1517227.015 - Edison Power Constructors Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Edison Power Constructors Inc
W 4th St And Flower St
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Mailing Address:
10818 Weaver Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/19/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1740990 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $24,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,300 |
| Current Penalty | $24,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,300 |
| 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 | 29400006 I | 07/19/2021 | $4,950 | $4,950 | $0 | 03/07/2022 | C - Contested | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3203(A)(6) | 07/19/2021 | $4,950 | $4,950 | $0 | 03/07/2022 | C - Contested | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 2860 | 07/19/2021 | $14,400 | $14,400 | $0 | 03/07/2022 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 9:21 a.m. on February 25, 2021, Employee #1 was working for an electrical contractor. Employee #1 was splicing (installing) cables inside a metal enclosed switchgear. Employee #1 was working on the de-energized lower portion of the compartment. The upper portion of the switchgear was energized with components at 34.5 kv. One of the cables that Employee #1 was installing contacted the energized component causing an arc flash. Employee #1 suffered electrical shock and arc flash burns. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: Burn, Electric Arc, Electric Arc Flash, Electric Shock, Electrical Box, Electrical Burn, Electrical Splice, Energized, High Voltage, Hose Splice, Installing, Shock, Switchgear
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1517227.015 | 37 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electricians | |
| 2 | 1517227.015 | 31 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electricians |