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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 109683102 - Y.C. Ballenger Electric Contractor
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Y.C. Ballenger Electric Contractor
S.W. 129 Ct. & 279 Street
Homestead, FL 33032
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3508, Spartanburg, SC 29304
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/12/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/01/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360958409 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19260950 C01 II | 06/29/1993 | 07/02/1993 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AN EXPERIENCED POWER LINE WORKER WAS WORKING FROM AN AERIAL LIFT BUCKET, INSTALLING A CROSSARM ON A UTILITY POLE. THE EMPLOYEE, WHO WAS WEARING RUBBER INSULATING GLOVES, HAD THE CROSSARM LYING ON THE BUCKET AND WAS POSITIONING IT WITH THE AERIAL LIFT. THE EMPLOYEE'S SHOULDER CONTACTED AN OPEN SWITCH, AND HE WAS ELECTROCUTED.
Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109683102 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |