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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100329010 - Alabama Power Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Alabama Power Co.
Coosa Pine Switching Station
Childersburg, AL 35044
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 2641, Birmingham, AL 35291
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/27/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/27/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360651400 |
Investigation Summary
A WINCH TRUCK DRIVER FOR A SUBSTATION CONSTRUCTION CREW WAS WORKING FROM A LADDER AT A 115-KILOVOLT SWITCH. THE SIDE OF THE SWITCH SERVING SOME OIL CIRCUIT BREAKERS WAS DEENERGIZED AND GROUNDED. THE OTHER SIDE, HOWEVER, WAS STILL ENERGIZED. THE TRUCK DRIVER APPARENTLY CONTACTED THE ENERGIZED SIDE OF THE SWITCH WITH HIS HAND AND FELL ABOUT 10 FEET FROM THE LADDER TO THE GROUND. THE EMPLOYEE WAS ELECTROCUTED.
Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRIC SWITCH, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, SUBSTATION, ELEC UTILITY WORK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100329010 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Truck drivers, light |