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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 114780349 - United Power Services Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
United Power Services Inc
230 10th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
Mailing Address:
313 Hill Ave P O Box 100922, Nashville, TN 37210
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8748
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/28/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/29/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361004708 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,120 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,120 |
| Current Penalty | $1,120 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,120 |
| 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 | 40810011 C | 09/26/1991 | 08/15/1994 | $560 | $560 | $0 | 11/18/1991 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 4081338709 A | 09/26/1991 | 08/15/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/18/1991 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 4081338708 | 09/26/1991 | 08/15/1994 | $560 | $560 | $0 | 11/18/1991 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING OIL SAMPLES FROM 7 TRANSFORMERS WITHIN A FENCED-IN SUBSTATION. THE PHASE AND NEUTRAL CONDUCTORS WERE LOCATED ABOUT 3 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING WITHOUT USING INSULATING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. HE HAD BEEN WEARING RUBBER INSULATING GLOVES BUT HAD REMOVED THEM. THE EMPLOYEE WAS FOUND WITH HIS LEFT HAND TOUCHING THE NEUTRAL CONDUCTOR. HE DIED A SHORT TIME LATER AT A HOSPITAL.
Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, SUBSTATION, ELEC UTILITY WORK, TRANSFORMER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 114780349 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |