Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110537222 - Par Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Englewood Area Office
Site Address:
Par Electrical Contractors, Inc.
153 Springs St.
Morrison, CO 80465
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 12520, North Kansas City, MO 64116
Union Status: Union
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/03/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/09/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360892483 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $30,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| 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 | 19260955 C05 | 03/06/1997 | 03/14/1997 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 02001A | Unclass | 19260950 C01 I | 03/06/1997 | 03/14/1997 | $20,000 | $25,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001B | Repeat | 19260950 C01 II | 03/06/1997 | 03/14/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 02001C | Repeat | 19260950 C01 III | 03/06/1997 | 03/14/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
A power line contractor was hired to replace an existing power line in a remote community of Colorado. A power line worker employed by this contractor was working alone in an aerial lift near a 7620-volt overhead power line. He was not wearing rubber insulating gloves even though he was working inside the minimum approach distance for the power line. The employee contacted the power line and 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 | 110537222 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |
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