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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108917220 - U.S.D.A. Soil Conserv. Serv., Geologic Section
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Worth Area Office
Site Address:
U.S.D.A. Soil Conserv. Serv., Geologic Section
Gss #119 Big Sandy Cr.,3 Miles E. Of
Alvord, TX 76225
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 6567, Bldg. S-49, Fort Worth, TX 76115
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9512
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership:
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/26/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/14/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360908958 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 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 | Serious | 10201 J | 08/27/1993 | 09/02/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A physical science technician and a geologist working for the US Department of Agriculture's Geological Service were at a grade stabilization site making core samples. They were assisted by three employees of a drilling contractor. A Failing truck-mounted, hydraulic core drilling rig (Model No. 1500) with a 25-foot mast was being used to drill the cores. A 7200-volt overhead power line crossed the drilling site. The employees had been working in the same area for the past 3 days, and the rig had passed beneath the power line numerous times. The mast had not been in the fully raised position, however. A helper was directing the drilling rig operator as he was backing the rig to a new drilling location. This time, the mast was in the fully raised position; and, as the rig was moving, the mast contacted a 7200-volt overhead power line. The phase conductor of the power line burned in two, and one section of the conductor fell onto the helper. He was electrocuted.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, E GI IA, DRILL RIG--NON-OIL, BOOM, ELECTROCUTED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108917220 | Occupation Not Listed |