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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 109014944 - Kohler Construction Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Kohler Construction Company, Inc.
105 Sherwood Ave.
Satellite Beach, FL 32937
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 11626, St. Petersburg, FL 33733
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/12/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/16/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 901676437 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
A power line crew was replacing conductors on a 7600-volt overhead power line. A power line worker on the crew was working from an insulated aerial lift, installing a jumper cable from one of the new energized conductors to another conductor. He attached one end of the jumper to the phase conductor and dropped the other end into the bottom of the aerial lift bucket. He reached for a pole-mounted transfer switch while he was standing on the jumper cable. As he was reaching for the switch, his chest contacted the grounded neutral conductor. The power line worker sustained an electric shock and severe burns requiring the amputation of both his legs. He was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109014944 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Electrical power installers and repairers |