Inspection Detail

Inspection: 307442293 - Pike Electric

Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation

Inspection Nr: 307442293

Report ID: 0454510

Date Opened: 09/08/2004

Site Address:
Pike Electric
1216 Easley Bridge Road
Greenville, SC 29606

Mailing Address:
Pob 868, Mt. Airy, NC 27030

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1623

NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 10/19/2004

Planning Guide: Safety-Construction

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 10/20/2004

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100375237

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200373207

Event: 09/07/2004

Lineman electrocuted during repair of transformer

On September 7, 2004, Employee #1, a Class C lineman, was instructed by his foreman to replace a stinger that had broken loose from a transformer during a storm. He climbed an electrical pole and was disconnecting the stinger when a gust of wind swung it toward him. The stinger struck Employee #1, electrocuting him. The foreman had told Employee #1 to disconnect the power before trying to replace the stinger.

Keywords: HIGH WIND, REPAIR, POWER LINE WORKER, WORK RULES, ELECTROCUTED, CONSTRUCTION, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, ELEC UTILITY WORK, STRUCK BY, UTILITY POLE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	307442293			Fatality	Electric Shock	Electrical power installers and repairers

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