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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112177159 - La City Water & Power
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
La City Water & Power
8365 Cantalope St.
Panorama City, CA 91405
Mailing Address:
7501 Tyrone St., Van Nuys, CA 91405
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/10/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/29/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362293896 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| 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 | Other | 23200002 A03 | 01/13/1997 | 02/14/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/20/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 23200002 A05 | 01/13/1997 | 02/14/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/20/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Two power line workers were on a utility pole, transferring conductors from an old pole to a new one. The employees were working from the new pole, which was about 18 inches away from the old one. One of the employees was getting ready to move a secondary rack holding 120/240-volt conductors. As he reached for the hoist hook, which was being lowered to him by his coworker above, his stomach contacted the lower secondary conductor at the same time his forearm contacted the upper secondary conductor. The employee who contacted the overhead power line received an electric shock and lost consciousness for 5 to 10 seconds. Afterwards, he was able to descend the pole with the help of his coworker. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was held for 24 hours for treatment and observation.
Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK, UTILITY POLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112177159 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |