Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106597750 - Commanche County Electric Co-Op
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Worth Area Office
Site Address:
Commanche County Electric Co-Op
201 W. Wright
Eastland, TX 76442
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 729, Eastland, TX 76442
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/19/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/22/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360557409 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 04/09/1990 | 05/10/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19101200 E01 I | 04/09/1990 | 05/10/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19101200 G01 | 04/09/1990 | 05/10/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A CREW OF EMPLOYEES FOR AN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE HAD COMPLETED INSTALLATION OF AN ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO A RESIDENCE. AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE INSTALLATION, ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES CLIMBED A UTILITY POLE THAT HAD A TRANSFORMER ON IT. MEANWHILE, THE OTHER EMPLOYEES WERE ENERGIZING THE SYSTEM. THE EMPLOYEE CLIMBING THE POLE HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THIS FACT. WHILE HE WAS ON THE POLE, THE EMPLOYEE CONTACTED A 7200-VOLT OVERHEAD POWER LINE WITH A FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND. HE WAS GROUNDED BY CONTACT WITH A GROUNDED SECONDARY TERMINAL ON THE TRANSFORMER. THE EMPLOYEE WAS ELECTROCUTED.
Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, TRANSFORMER, UTILITY POLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106597750 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |
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