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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1597063.015 - North American Substation Services, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
North American Substation Services, Llc
14700 Nw 41 Street
Doral, FL 33178
Mailing Address:
190 North Westmonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32716
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/19/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/21/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1896053 | ||
| Inspection | 1597303 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,502 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,502 |
| Current Penalty | $10,151 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,151 |
| 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 | 19100269 D02 III | 11/17/2022 | 12/20/2022 | $10,151 | $14,502 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:45 a.m. on May 19, 2022, an employee was attempting to remove a manhole cover during work at a utility substation. While the employee was hammering on the manhole cover to a gas circuit breaker, stored energy was unexpectedly relieved and an explosion occurred. The employee sustained multiple blunt force injuries and was killed by the explosion and being struck by the manhole metal cover plate. Additional information as to the nature of the stored energy its release was not provided.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Circuit Breaker, Energized, Explosion, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1597063.015 | 62 | M | Fatality |