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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1078576.015 - Morgan County Rural Electric Association
Inspection Information - Office: Denver Area Office
Site Address:
Morgan County Rural Electric Association
Washington County Roads 20 & E
Woodrow, CO 80757
Mailing Address:
20169 Us Hwy 34, Fort Morgan, CO 80701
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/08/2016
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/02/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 999905 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,700 |
| Current Penalty | $14,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,700 |
| 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 | 19100269 C02 | 01/08/2016 | 04/29/2016 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 01/29/2016 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100269 L05 I | 01/08/2016 | 04/29/2016 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 01/29/2016 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100269 L05 II | 01/08/2016 | 04/29/2016 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/29/2016 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19100269 M03 II | 01/08/2016 | 04/29/2016 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 01/29/2016 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19100269 M03 III | 01/08/2016 | 04/29/2016 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/29/2016 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on July 10, 2015, Employee #1 was tightening a bolt on the backside of a porcelain insulator of an overhead power line from within the bucket of his service truck. As he worked, his face touched a one phase of the energized side of a switch contact that was located at head level while his elbow was touching the grounded structure. The voltage was 7.2 kV, phase to ground. The electricity went through his body and electrocuted him.
Keywords: Electrical, Electrocuted, Elevated Work Platform, Lockout/Tagout, Power Lines
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1078576.015 | 56 | M | Fatality | Electrical Power-Line |