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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115415960 - Evergreen Utilities Contractors Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Seattle Service Location, Seattle, Wa
Site Address:
Evergreen Utilities Contractors Inc
5 Miles N Of Entiat Wa On The W Side Of Hwy 97a
Entiat, WA 98822
Mailing Address:
Po Box 686, Woodinville, WA 98072
Union Status: Union
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/05/1996
Emphasis: L:Wasafety
Case Closed: 12/24/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361208721 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 2 | 2 | 10 | ||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $26,600 | $0 | $13,600 | $0 | $0 | $40,200 |
| Current Penalty | $4,250 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $6,250 |
| 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 | Repeat | 0456502707 | 12/16/1996 | 11/05/1996 | $11,200 | $11,200 | $0 | 12/20/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Repeat | 0456504115 | 12/16/1996 | 11/05/1996 | $2,000 | $2,400 | $0 | 12/20/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001A | Serious | 0456502602 A | 12/16/1996 | 11/05/1996 | $1,000 | $5,600 | $0 | 12/20/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001B | Serious | 0456502602 D | 12/16/1996 | 11/05/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/20/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 02001C | Serious | 0456502603 A | 05/29/1997 | 11/05/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02002A | Serious | 0456502603 A | 12/16/1996 | 11/05/1996 | $5,600 | $5,600 | $0 | 12/20/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 02002B | Serious | 0456502603 D | 12/16/1996 | 11/05/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/20/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 02002C | Serious | 0456500901 | 12/16/1996 | 11/05/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/20/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 9. | 02003A | Serious | 0456502705 A | 12/16/1996 | 11/05/1996 | $5,600 | $5,600 | $0 | 12/20/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 10. | 02003B | Serious | 0456500904 | 12/16/1996 | 11/05/1996 | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | 12/20/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 02004A | Serious | 0456504114 | 12/16/1996 | 11/05/1996 | $5,600 | $5,600 | $0 | 12/20/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 12. | 02004B | Serious | 0456504130 | 12/16/1996 | 11/05/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/20/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 13. | 02005 | Serious | 0456500906 | 12/16/1996 | 11/05/1996 | $3,200 | $3,200 | $0 | 12/20/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 14. | 02006A | Serious | 0456504114 | 05/29/1997 | 11/05/1996 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 15. | 02006B | Serious | 0456504130 | 05/29/1997 | 11/05/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 16. | 02006C | Serious | 0456504140 | 05/29/1997 | 11/05/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 17. | 03001 | Other | 0456500903 | 12/16/1996 | 11/05/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/20/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 18. | 03002 | Other | 0456504140 | 12/16/1996 | 11/05/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/20/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Three employees were working from a Condor 90 uninsulated aerial lift to move the three phase conductors of an existing overhead power line so that a stringing operation could continue. The existing line was deenergized, but was not grounded. A 7200-volt overhead power line was located below the deenergized line. The employees had not covered the energized line or otherwise protected it against contact. When the employees got into position to work, two of them put one of the deenergized conductors on their shoulders, lifted it over the end of the arm of the wishbone structure, and began to lower it to the lower arm. As the employees were lowering the conductor, it contacted the energized line at mid span. The two employees received electric shocks and were hospitalized for their injuries.
Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, PROTECTIVE GROUNDING, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115415960 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers | ||
| 2 | 115415960 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |