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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1000991.015 - K-Bar Texas Electric Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
K-Bar Texas Electric Inc
700 School Ave
Sundown, TX 79372
Mailing Address:
1311 St. State Road 114, Levelland, TX 79336
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 811219/Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/16/2014
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/14/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 915042 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| Current Penalty | $9,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,800 |
| 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 | 19260416 A01 | 03/06/2015 | 04/20/2015 | $4,900 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 03/06/2015 | 04/20/2015 | $4,900 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on October 15, 2014, an employee was preparing to replace light poles. The power to the poles was not turned off prior to removing the bolts at the base of the light pole. The employee and the supervisor were removing the bolts and the pole became energized. The employee contacted the energized pole with 270 volt electrical current. The employee was electrocuted.
Keywords: Electrical, Electrocuted, Protective Clothing, Protective Grounding, Utility Pole
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1000991.015 | 22 | M | Fatality | Electrical and electronic technicians |