Inspection 342483930 OPENED JUL 20, 2017Closed
Elverta Rd (between Pinefield & Saxonville), Antelope, CA 95843 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jun 5, 2017: Employee is burned in arc flash from buried power line
At 1:00 p.m. on June 5, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a telecommunications company, was working along a major city street. He was using a shovel to dig along the street when the shovel came into contact with an energized wire. An arc flash occurred, and Employee #1 sustained burns to his arms and face. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted, and his burns were treated. The subsequent investigation determined that Employee #1's shovel had made contact with a 7 kilovolt energized underground power line.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1509(A) |
Other-than-serious | $600 | $225 | Dec 1, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3395(I) |
Other-than-serious | $560 | $450 | Dec 1, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1541(B)(1)(A) |
Serious | $4,725 | $4,050 | Dec 1, 2017 | Final |