Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100250406 - Universal Electric Co
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Universal Electric Co
Exon Oil Lease 2 Miles Nw Of
New London, TX 75067
Mailing Address:
Po Box 8492, Longview, TX 75607
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/25/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/25/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360641831 |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A KNIFE SWITCH ON AN EXISTING UTILITY POLE SUPPLYING AN OIL LEASE. THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING FROM A 20-FOOT EXTENSION LADDER. HE CONTACTED LIVE PARTS ON THE 480-VOLT CIRCUIT AND WAS ELECTROCUTED. THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ALONE AND WAS NOT FOUND UNTIL ABOUT 3 AM THE FOLLOWING MORNING.
Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, UTILITY POLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100250406 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |
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