Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105794291 - Western Powerline Construction, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wyoming Department Of Workforce Services - Osha Division
Site Address:
Western Powerline Construction, Inc.
South Park Road & South Laramie Avenue
Ft. Laramie, WY 82212
Mailing Address:
Route 2, Worland, WY 82401
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/29/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Constr
Case Closed: 08/16/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360608145 |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS CONNECTING A JUMPER FROM A NEW OVERHEAD POWER LINE TO AN EXISTING, ENERGIZED 2400-VOLT POWER LINE. HE WAS WORKING FROM A REACH ALL AERIAL LIFT AT A HEIGHT OF ABOUT 30 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. HE WAS HOLDING THE JUMPER IN HIS LEFT HAND. HE WAS ELECTROCUTED WHEN HE THEN GRABBED THE ENERGIZED LINE WITH HIS RIGHT HAND.
Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105794291 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |
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