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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1004567.015 - Harlan Electric Company Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wilkes Barre Area Office
Site Address:
Harlan Electric Company Inc.
6533 Interchange Rd.
Lehighton, PA 18235
Mailing Address:
1213 Paxton Church Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17110
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/24/2015
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/06/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 917563 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260962 B | 04/24/2015 | 06/11/2015 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 05/18/2015 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260950 D01 IV | 04/24/2015 | 06/11/2015 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/18/2015 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19260950 D01 III | 04/24/2015 | 06/11/2015 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 05/18/2015 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19260960 C01 III A | 04/24/2015 | 06/11/2015 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 05/18/2015 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 11:45 a.m. on October 27, 2014, an employee was installing lightning arresting equipment on power transmission lines. Proper grounding was not used. Personal protective equipment was not used. The employee was electrocuted by an induced voltage from nearby 500kV and 69kV transmission lines.
Keywords: Electrocuted, Power Lines, Protective Clothing
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1004567.015 | 42 | M | Fatality | Electrical and electronic engineers |