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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106641236 - Par Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Kansas City Area Office
Site Address:
Par Electrical Contractors, Inc.
7400 E. Birmingham Road
Randolph, MO 64161
Mailing Address:
Po Box 12520, North Kansas City, MO 64161
Union Status: Union
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/18/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/18/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360340848 |
Investigation Summary
TWO POWER LINE WORKERS (ONE OF WHOM WAS A FOREMAN) WENT TO A SUBSTATION WITH ORDERS TO OPEN AN OIL CIRCUIT RECLOSER. THE RECLOSER WAS SITUATED NEAR THE TOP OF A POLE AND HAD A REMOTE SWITCH BOX LOCATED CLOSER TO THE GROUND. WHILE THE FOREMAN WAITED ON THE GROUND, THE OTHER POWER LINE WORKER WENT UP ABOUT 10 FEET IN AN AERIAL LIFT AND THREW THE REMOTE SWITCH. THE RECLOSER RUPTURED, SPRAYING BURNING INSULATING OIL ON THE EMPLOYEE IN THE BUCKET. HE DIED A SHORT TIME LATER.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRIC SWITCH, POWER LINE WORKER, FIRE, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106641236 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical power installers and repairers |