Inspection 342947603 OPENED FEB 14, 2018Closed
520 E. Yanonali St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Nov 9, 2017: Employee is shocked and burned during electrical testing
At 10:10 a.m. on November 9, 2017, Employee #1, employed by an electrical services company, was engaged in electrical work at a water/sewer treatment plan. He attempted to use an STB Phase Rotation Indicator, Model Number 50109-G-DX2, to check the rotation on one of the plant's blowers. The blower was energized, and when Employee #1 connected the test equipment, he sustained a 4,160-volt electrical shock and electrical burns. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for the electrical shock and burns to both forearms and hands.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 342(A) |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $5,000 | Apr 18, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $225 | $225 | Apr 18, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 2940(C) |
Other-than-serious | $450 | $450 | Apr 18, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 | Other-than-serious | $450 | $450 | Apr 18, 2018 | Final |