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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1362030.015 - Los Angeles Department Of Water And Power
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Los Angeles Department Of Water And Power
12851 Sepulveda Blvd.
Mission Hills, CA 91345
Mailing Address:
1350 S. Wall Street, Room 238, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 221121/Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/10/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/22/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1400527 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $76,500 | $0 | $0 | $3,185 | $0 | $79,685 |
| Current Penalty | $40,500 | $0 | $0 | $3,400 | $0 | $43,900 |
| 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 | 2771 | 05/10/2019 | 06/14/2019 | $1,275 | $1,275 | $0 | 06/21/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 2874(C) | 05/10/2019 | 06/14/2019 | $850 | $850 | $0 | 06/21/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203(A) | 05/10/2019 | 06/14/2019 | $0 | $1,060 | $0 | 06/21/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 2816 | 05/10/2019 | 05/22/2019 | $1,275 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/21/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 29400002 B | 05/10/2019 | 05/22/2019 | $0 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/21/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 04001 | Serious | 29400006 A | 05/10/2019 | 05/22/2019 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/21/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 7. | 05001 | Serious | 2944(I)(1) | 05/10/2019 | 05/22/2019 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $0 | 06/21/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 2:07 p.m. on November 13, 2018, two employees (Employee #1 and Employee #2) were connecting three high voltage electrical conductors (4160v) to three bus copper plates inside a switchgear box. Employee # 2 made electrical contact to an energized 4160/2400v bus causing an electrical arc flash. Employee # 1 sustained second degree burns to his face. Employee #2 sustained first and second degree burns to his face and hands. Both employees were hospitalized.
Keywords: Burn, Bus, Electric Arc, Electric Conductor, Face, Flashback, Hand, Voltage Backfeed
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1362030.015 | 51 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electricians | |
| 2 | 1362030.015 | 50 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electricians' apprentices |