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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307834887 - Blue Ridge Mountain Emc
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Blue Ridge Mountain Emc
593 Glen Drive
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Mailing Address:
1360 Main Street, Young Harris, GA 30582
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/15/2005
Emphasis: L:Ohpwrlne
Case Closed: 05/09/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101282184 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $13,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,300 |
| Current Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100132 A | 03/15/2005 | 03/25/2005 | $3,000 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 A03 | 03/15/2005 | 03/18/2005 | $4,500 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100269 L02 | 03/15/2005 | 03/18/2005 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Two employees were working on a 14.4-kilovolt single-phase overhead power line that had been partially pulled from a utility pole by a fallen tree. It was dusk, it was raining, and the wind was picking up. The lead power line worker cut the tree free from the power line and then climbed the pole. He was carrying tools, a hand line, and rubber insulating gloves. He was wearing a hard hat, climbing hooks, and leather gloves. Upon ascending the pole, he first cut the sagging part of the neutral conductor. After climbing higher on the pole, he contacted the phase conductor with his right hand and was electrocuted.
Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, UTILITY POLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307834887 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |