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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107090011 - Charles L. Pott And Sons, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Jackson Area Office
Site Address:
Charles L. Pott And Sons, Inc.
Jenkins Rd. Off Hwy 429
Sallis, MS 39160
Mailing Address:
Rt. 4, Box 410, Water Valley, MS 38965
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/10/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/15/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360798839 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Current Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100332 B01 | 11/13/1992 | 11/19/1992 | $2,000 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100333 C03 IB | 11/13/1992 | 11/19/1992 | $2,000 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100335 A01 IV | 11/13/1992 | 11/19/1992 | $2,000 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19030002 A01 | 11/13/1992 | 11/19/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
TWO EMPLOYEES OF A TREE SERVICE FIRM WERE WORKING UNDER AN 8000-VOLT OVERHEAD POWER LINE. ONE OF THEM CUT A LIMB FROM A TREE. THE LIMB FELL ONTO ONE OF THE POWER LINE CONDUCTORS. THE LIMB WAS HEAVY ENOUGH TO BRING THE CONDUCTOR DOWN WITH IT, AND THE CONDUCTOR CONTACTED THE OTHER EMPLOYEE. THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS HOSPITALIZED, BUT HE DIED LATER OF ELECTROCUTION.
Keywords: E GI III, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, TREE LIMB, ELECTROCUTED, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107090011 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Forestry workers, except logging |