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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1566976.015 - Flux Power, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Flux Power, Inc.
2685 South Melrose Drive
Vista, CA 92081
Mailing Address:
2685 South Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562920/Materials Recovery Facilities
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/05/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/31/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1823634 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $5,935 | $0 | $23,935 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $3,150 | $0 | $21,150 |
| 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 | 342(A) | 01/05/2022 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/06/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 43000033 A | 01/05/2022 | $0 | $375 | $0 | 02/06/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203(A)(4) | 01/05/2022 | 02/23/2022 | $150 | $560 | $0 | 02/06/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 23200002 A | 01/05/2022 | 01/20/2022 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 02/06/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:27 a.m. on October 6, 2021, an employee was tasked with assembling an L-48 battery unit. The employee assembled the same type of battery system in the past, but it had been several months. The employee was near the end of the assembly when he incorrectly placed a busbar, and it caused an arc flash. The employee was not wearing protective eyewear or other suitable PPE when there was an arc flash hazard. The employee suffered an electrical burn injury to his right hand and was hospitalized to treat these injuries.
Keywords: Battery, Burn, Busbar, Electric Arc Flash, Hand, PPE, Protective Clothing
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1566976.015 | 45 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers |